Bharatvaarta
Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.
Sun, April 13, 2025
Sanjeev Sanyal on Trump's Tariffs and India’s Economic Strategy: You Can’t Miss This!
Join us for a compelling discussion with Sanjeev Sanyal, a distinguished Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council. We delve deep into the intricacies of India's current economic policies and its ambitious growth aspirations. Explore the strategic initiatives driving India's development, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and the anticipated growth trajectory in the global context. While the primary focus is on the Indian economic narrative, he also offers his expert analysis on the broader global economic environment, including the ripple effects of Trump's tariffs and the prevailing uncertainty in the global stock markets. This episode provides a nuanced understanding of India's economic future from a leading voice at the heart of the nation's economic policymaking. 00:00 - India’s Growth, Restraint & the Free Trade Dream 01:00 - How India Plans to Navigate Global Trade Uncertainty 05:07 - Minimum Government vs Maximum Governance: India’s Gradual Approach 07:54 - Reform Pushbacks & Lessons from the Farm Laws 10:20 - Why Controlled Growth is Better Than Maximalist Growth 12:30 - Creative Destruction & Why Planning the Future Rarely Works 16:01 - India Doesn’t Need Uniform Thinking—It Needs Flexibility 18:04 - Meeting Historical Icons Who Shaped Turning Points 20:17 - Envisioning Bharat @2047: A Civilizational Comeback 23:57 - India’s Lost Maritime Legacy & Why It Matters Today 27:12 - The Population Debate: Fertility, Fairness & Federalism 30:30 - What India Must Prioritize to Reach the Next Growth Orbit 36:18 - Why Indian Industry Needs More Risk & Less Inheritance 37:20 - Adapt to Chaos: India’s Real Superpower
Sun, April 13, 2025
Sanjeev Sanyal on Trump's Tariffs and India’s Economic Strategy: You Can’t Miss This!
Join us for a compelling discussion with Sanjeev Sanyal, a distinguished Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council. We delve deep into the intricacies of India's current economic policies and its ambitious growth aspirations. Explore the strategic initiatives driving India's development, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and the anticipated growth trajectory in the global context. While the primary focus is on the Indian economic narrative, he also offers his expert analysis on the broader global economic environment, including the ripple effects of Trump's tariffs and the prevailing uncertainty in the global stock markets. This episode provides a nuanced understanding of India's economic future from a leading voice at the heart of the nation's economic policymaking. 00:00 - India’s Growth, Restraint & the Free Trade Dream 01:00 - How India Plans to Navigate Global Trade Uncertainty 05:07 - Minimum Government vs Maximum Governance: India’s Gradual Approach 07:54 - Reform Pushbacks & Lessons from the Farm Laws 10:20 - Why Controlled Growth is Better Than Maximalist Growth 12:30 - Creative Destruction & Why Planning the Future Rarely Works 16:01 - India Doesn’t Need Uniform Thinking—It Needs Flexibility 18:04 - Meeting Historical Icons Who Shaped Turning Points 20:17 - Envisioning Bharat @2047: A Civilizational Comeback 23:57 - India’s Lost Maritime Legacy & Why It Matters Today 27:12 - The Population Debate: Fertility, Fairness & Federalism 30:30 - What India Must Prioritize to Reach the Next Growth Orbit 36:18 - Why Indian Industry Needs More Risk & Less Inheritance 37:20 - Adapt to Chaos: India’s Real Superpower
Sun, April 13, 2025
Sanjeev Sanyal on Trump's Tariffs and India’s Economic Strategy: You Can’t Miss This!
Join us for a compelling discussion with Sanjeev Sanyal, a distinguished Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council. We delve deep into the intricacies of India's current economic policies and its ambitious growth aspirations. Explore the strategic initiatives driving India's development, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and the anticipated growth trajectory in the global context. While the primary focus is on the Indian economic narrative, he also offers his expert analysis on the broader global economic environment, including the ripple effects of Trump's tariffs and the prevailing uncertainty in the global stock markets. This episode provides a nuanced understanding of India's economic future from a leading voice at the heart of the nation's economic policymaking. 00:00 - India’s Growth, Restraint & the Free Trade Dream 01:00 - How India Plans to Navigate Global Trade Uncertainty 05:07 - Minimum Government vs Maximum Governance: India’s Gradual Approach 07:54 - Reform Pushbacks & Lessons from the Farm Laws 10:20 - Why Controlled Growth is Better Than Maximalist Growth 12:30 - Creative Destruction & Why Planning the Future Rarely Works 16:01 - India Doesn’t Need Uniform Thinking—It Needs Flexibility 18:04 - Meeting Historical Icons Who Shaped Turning Points 20:17 - Envisioning Bharat @2047: A Civilizational Comeback 23:57 - India’s Lost Maritime Legacy & Why It Matters Today 27:12 - The Population Debate: Fertility, Fairness & Federalism 30:30 - What India Must Prioritize to Reach the Next Growth Orbit 36:18 - Why Indian Industry Needs More Risk & Less Inheritance 37:20 - Adapt to Chaos: India’s Real Superpower
Sat, March 29, 2025
Why South India is Scared of Delimitation | Goutham Desiraju(Prof. IISc & Author)
In this episode of Bharatvaarta, host Sharan engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Professor Goutham Desiraju from the Indian Institute of Science. The discussion revolves around Professor Desiraju's follow-up book on the delimitation of states in India, a pressing and contentious topic in contemporary Indian politics. The conversation addresses the need for equal value of votes across different constituencies, the historical and political context of the delimitation freeze, and the implications of reconfiguring state boundaries. Professor Desiraju provides a comprehensive analysis of how delimitation, if done scientifically and fairly, can help India become a more balanced and prosperous democracy. The episode also touches on the broader themes of governance, the effects of linguistic states, and the importance of electoral reforms in achieving a true global leadership status for Bharat by 2047. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Discussion on Delimitation 06:57 Historical Context and Current Issues 11:19 Challenges and Future Prospects 18:35 Demographic Concerns and Solutions 38:58 Linguistic Politics and British Influence 43:05 The British Strategy Against Orissa 43:48 Linguistic States and Social Silence 44:37 British Influence on Local Languages 46:35 Historical Repetition and Linguistic Demands 47:26 Gandhi and Linguistic States 50:17 The Role of Language in Identity 51:25 Jesuit Influence in Tamil Nadu 54:48 The Evolution of Language and Identity 01:06:19 Small States and Governance 01:13:09 Concluding Thoughts on Delimitation Buy the book Amazon: https://amzn.in/d/aetUjcS
Sat, March 22, 2025
Investors Are Panicking—Here’s What You Need to Know | Harsh Madhusudan | Aashish Sommaiyaa
Why are the markets falling? Is this just another cycle, or is something bigger at play? In this deep-dive conversation, top financial experts break down the Trump Trade, global economic shifts, and how retail investors should navigate uncertain markets. From the impact of foreign investors pulling out to India's long-term growth story, this episode uncovers critical insights on the financial landscape. Harsh Gupta Madhusudan, economist, investor, and author, shares his deep insights on macroeconomic trends, market cycles, and the forces shaping India’s financial future. Aashish Somaiyya, veteran asset manager and industry leader, brings his expertise on retail investing, market behavior, and how investors can position themselves for long-term success. They also discuss how to navigate the current investment climate, where to find value in sectors like financial services and consumer discretionary, and the significance of investment metrics. Their advice includes practical tips on portfolio management and the importance of aligning one's investments with long-term economic growth. The conversation is rich with insights about managing investments during volatile periods and the potential of sectors and asset classes beyond traditional equities. 📌 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Market Trends and Cycles 00:30 India's Market Performance and Key Guests 00:46 Discussion with Ash Gupta and Ashish Sumaya 01:41 Understanding Market Corrections and Investor Behavior 02:19 Impact of US Policies on Global Markets 04:30 The Role of US Treasury Yields 09:36 Market Cycles and Investor Psychology 17:05 The Future of Foreign Investments in India 28:19 Regulatory Framework and Financial Inclusion in India 37:14 Balancing Capitalism and Welfare 37:58 Fiscal Responsibility and Growth 39:02 Supporting Vulnerable Sections 40:33 Government Spending and CapEx Cycles 42:00 Private Sector and CapEx Growth 42:44 Interest Rates and RBI Policies 43:43 Demand Stimulation and Economic Asymmetry 48:12 Small Caps and Investment Strategies 55:24 Market Cycles and Portfolio Management 01:12:51 Herd Behavior and Market Corrections 01:15:14 Investment Strategies: Balancing Trading and Investing 01:16:49 Sector Analysis: Financial Services and Discretionary Consumption 01:17:36 Impact of Pay Commissions on Consumption 01:19:14 Financials and Capital Markets: Opportunities and Trends 01:22:30 Choosing the Right Stocks: Metrics and Strategies 01:43:30 The Role of Private Equity and Real Estate in Investment Portfolios 01:47:09 The Future of Crypto and Alternative Investments 01:48:35 Optimism for India's Economic Future 01:51:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Tue, March 18, 2025
The TRUTH About Hinduism & India's Past | Amish Tripathi on Cultural Resurgence & Colonial Lies | Culture
Is Hinduism misunderstood in the West? Bestselling author & cultural icon Amish Tripathi reveals the truth about India’s past, exposing colonial lies and misconceptions about Hinduism. He discusses the resurgence of spirituality in India, its evolving identity, and how ancient wisdom is shaping the modern world. From his viral Oxford Union debate defending Hinduism against atheists to his insights on the role of Sadhus and leaders like Modi & Yogi, Amish offers a powerful perspective. Discover why India's economic rise fuels cultural confidence and how Hinduism adapts in the modern age. Learn about his journey from author to filmmaker and what the West can learn from Hinduism. Topics: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Why Millions Are Turning to Spirituality 06:45 - West vs. India: The Binary vs. Nuanced Thinking 12:30 - Why India’s Economic Rise Fuels Cultural Confidence 18:15 - Oxford Union Debate: Defending Hinduism Against Atheists 23:40 - Colonial Lies & Misconceptions About Hinduism 30:10 - Who Really Wrote Indian History? The British Narrative Exposed 35:45 - The Role of Sadhus: Why They’re NOT Like Western Monks 41:20 - Why India Respects Selfless Leaders Like Modi & Yogi 47:05 - How Hinduism Adapts While Abrahamic Religions Struggle 52:30 - The Power of Rituals & Why They Matter Today 58:45 - From Author to Filmmaker: Amish’s Journey Into Documentaries 1:05:20 - Final Thoughts: What the West Can Learn from Hinduism
Sat, March 01, 2025
India’s Risky Bet on America’s Most Advanced Fighter jets | Abhijit Chavda
In this episode, we delve into the rapid geopolitical changes with new governments in Delhi and the US, and Donald Trump's ambitious agenda. We discuss the impact of these changes, including the Ukraine war and its implications on global power dynamics. The focus then shifts to India, its defense strategies, and its need for fifth-generation fighter planes. We also explore China's military maneuvers, climate change, and the concept of World War III. The discussion wraps up with India's potential in AI, innovations in the tech industry, and the critical need for data-driven decisions for India to emerge as a superpower. Tune in for an engaging and comprehensive conversation on these pressing global issues. 00:00 Sneak peak 01:02 Introduction 01:40 Current Geopolitical changes 02:57 India's Defense Strategy: F-35 vs. Sukhoi 57 07:54 Challenges in India's Defense and Space Sectors 12:34 The American Empire: Decline or Dominance? 18:47 China-India Relations: Border Tensions and Trade 27:05 AI and Innovation: India's Technological Future 33:12 India's Historical Greatness and Brain Drain 33:34 Illegal Immigration and Its Consequences 35:35 Missed Opportunities in Indian History 37:50 Climate Change: Human Impact and Natural Cycles 40:55 Potential World War III and Nuclear Deterrence 43:40 Ancient Civilizations and Misconceptions 51:42 Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Humanity 54:48 Strengthening India's Military and Maritime Power 58:41 Revamping India's Education System 01:02:09 India's Path to Becoming a Superpower 01:03:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
S1 E260 · Tue, February 18, 2025
260: Is Trump 2.0 India’s Biggest Challenge or Greatest Opportunity? | Ruchir, Surya, Anang | Geopolitics
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, host Roshan Cariappa is joined by panelists Ruchir Sharma, Surya Kanegaonkar, and Anang Mittal to discuss the potential impact of the Trump presidency on India and the broader world. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the potential for creative diplomacy, the state of India's indigenous military technology programs, and the effects of U.S. foreign policy on India's strategic autonomy. The panelists also discuss how India can take advantage of this period to reform its internal policies and redefine its role as a regional hegemon. With insights into defense, economic policies, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, this episode offers a comprehensive look at what India might expect and how it can best prepare for the future. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:21 Introduction 02:59 Trump's Policies and Global Reactions 08:15 India's Geopolitical Maneuvering 20:24 Modi's US Visit Highlights 27:40 Negotiating with Trump 37:09 Regional Powers and India's Role 45:13 Indian Talent Exodus and Innovation Challenges 01:00:29 Protectionism and Indian Industry 01:19:52 Multilateralism and Global Organizations 01:29:45 The Role of Non-State Actors in U.S. Influence 01:35:21 Opportunities for India Amid Global Shifts 01:38:30 The Need for Bureaucratic and Policy Reforms 01:41:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook
S1 E259 · Sat, February 08, 2025
259: Uncovering Tipu Sultan’s Dark Past! | Vikram Sampath (Author/Historian)
In this engaging episode of the Bharatvaarta Podcast, host Sharan is joined by Dr. Vikram Sampath to discuss his latest book on the controversial history of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan's contrasting reigns. The conversation covers various aspects including Tipu Sultan's controversial policies, the methodological challenges of historical writing, and the nuances of presenting an impartial account in a polarized field. Dr. Sampath also shares insights into the importance of documenting contemporary lives for future historians and discusses his initiatives to support upcoming historians through the FIHCR (Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research). Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Meet Dr. Vikram Sampath 01:36 The Haider and Tipu Saga 03:47 Balancing Historical Perspectives 05:23 The Craft of a Historian 05:34 Tipu Sultan's Documentation 07:21 Contemporary and Oral Sources 18:05 Comparing Haider and Tipu 26:49 Tipu's Language Policies 30:55 Tipu's Dreams and Interpretations 34:34 Toxic Masculinity and Treatment of Women 37:24 Historical Movies and Controversies 39:29 Challenges in Indian Historical Cinema 42:21 Religious Policies and Temple Grants 51:07 Role of Brahmins and Administrators 55:21 Controversial Historical Figures 57:52 Future of Historical Research 01:04:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
S1 E258 · Sat, January 25, 2025
258: Fixing Poverty in India | Manish Sabharwal (ex-Independent Director, RBI) | Policy
On this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we talk to Manish Sabharwal, former independent director at the Reserve Bank of India, explores India's economic and educational reforms over the last few decades. He discusses the impact of city-based growth on GDP, the comparison between India's and China's stock market performance, and the complexities of creating mass prosperity. The discussion covers India’s reform agenda, including the significance of NEP 2020, the role of regulatory cholesterol, and the challenges posed by modern state populism. Sabharwal emphasizes the need for continuous, incremental reforms, formalization, and the crucial role of urbanization, industrialization, financialization, and human capital in ensuring sustained economic growth. He also touches upon the importance of skill development, overcoming regulatory barriers, and leveraging India’s demographic advantages and overseas diaspora to fuel future growth. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 India's Economic Transformation: Past and Future 01:40 Challenges and Reforms in India's Economic Policies 02:21 Political Freedom vs. Economic Prosperity 03:01 Fiscal and Monetary Policy: Overrated Solutions? 04:48 Populism and Its Impact on Economic Growth 05:23 The Role of Government, Private Sector, and Non-Profits 08:40 Upcoming Budget and Economic Reforms 10:49 Ease of Doing Business: Regulatory Challenges 16:05 Education vs. Employability: The Skill Gap 21:34 The Importance of English in India's Job Market 28:38 Challenges of Local Governance in India 29:19 The Rise of Bangalore as a Tech Hub 30:35 Infrastructure and Job Creation 32:26 The Future of Kirana Stores and Self-Employment 34:07 Regulatory Challenges and Economic Reforms 34:26 Unpredictability of Job Creation 35:52 Formalization and Urbanization for Economic Growth 37:42 India's Economic Potential and Global Position 46:15 Structural Reforms and Future Challenges 50:19 Leveraging India's Diaspora and Entrepreneurship 52:43 Conclusion: Seizing the Opportunity
S1 E257 · Sat, January 18, 2025
257: Temples as Financial Hubs? The Shocking Truth About Their Role in History | Sriram Balasubramanian (Author)
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sriram Balasubramanian, a renowned economist and author, to discuss his latest book, 'Dharmanomics.' Dr. Balasubramanian delves into the historical role of temples as economic instruments and their impact on village ecosystems in India. He further explores ancient principles of Dharma and how they can guide modern economics towards sustainable growth. The conversation includes insights into the temple-based economies, the role of culture and norms in economic decision-making, and the influence of ancient economic models on contemporary policy. This discussion is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of India's rich cultural heritage and its economic framework. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Exploring Dharmanomics 02:10 The Concept of Dharmic Capitalism 03:48 Historical Economic Frameworks 09:28 The Importance of Scholarly Research 13:57 Temple Economy in Bharat 17:38 Temple-Based Economic Models in Southeast Asia 19:27 The Role of Temples as Financial Institutions 20:07 Redistributive Functions of Temples 21:52 Liberating Temple Economies from State Control 24:26 Sustainability in a Dharmic Economy 25:05 Sustainability and Dharmic Economics 25:36 Prime Minister's Vision and Policies 26:51 Dharmic Responsibilities and Cleanliness 28:51 Historical Economic Interactions 30:14 Role of Corporate Guilds 31:56 Chola Dynasty's Geopolitical Influence 37:18 Policy and Dharmic Economic Model 46:17 Future Projects and Dharmic Nudges 50:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Buy his book "Dharmanomics" here: https://amzn.in/d/4CAZTEB
S1 E256 · Sat, December 21, 2024
256: Who’s Really Getting Ahead in India’s Economy? | Saurabh Mukherjea (Manager, Marcellus Invest)
In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Roshan talks to Saurabh Mukherjea for an in-depth discussion on India's economic prospects, the transformative impacts of political and economic policies over the last two decades, and the rising number of new DMAT accounts. They explore the key themes from Saurabh's book 'Behold the Leviathan', touching on India's macroeconomy, market investing strategies, and the socio-economic shifts impacting the nation. The conversation delves into the consequences of educational and healthcare investments, the disparity between the North and South, and the evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Additionally, they discuss the impact of digital public infrastructure and direct benefit transfer schemes, and the future challenges and growth potential of India's middle class. Saurabh also provides valuable investing insights, shares personal anecdotes, and reflects on the importance of adaptability in the rapidly changing economic landscape. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:51 Introduction 01:53 Capitalism vs. Socialism in 1947 03:01 The Impact of Education and Policy Choices 05:54 Digital Public Infrastructure and Political Vision 07:40 The Rise of Women and Non-Elite Entrepreneurs 11:14 Challenges and Opportunities in the Indian Economy 17:27 Direct Benefit Transfers and Welfarism 21:58 Formalization and Access to Credit 26:02 Economic Growth and Income Inequality 34:30 Challenges to India's growth 39:30 Lessons from China and the Role of AI 46:33 Policy Interventions and Future Growth 49:39 Employment Linked Incentives (ELI) 50:37 Role of Conglomerates in India's Economy 53:17 Rise of Challenger Companies 57:23 Investing in the Indian Market 01:09:10 Principles of investing 01:18:42 Personal Insights and Reflections
S1 E255 · Wed, December 11, 2024
255: How Corruption Is Undermining India's Growth | Mohandas Pai (Chairman, Aarin Capital)
In this Bharatvaarta episode, host Sharan engages in an insightful conversation with Mohandas Pai about India's pressing economic and political issues. He discusses the challenges in creating well-paying jobs, the misuse of taxpayer money, and the disparity in education funding. He critiques the 'freebie' culture among politicians, the systemic corruption, and inefficiencies in public infrastructure projects. Pai also highlights the necessity for better investment in youth education, the broken justice system, and the need for improved governance and infrastructure, particularly in Bangalore. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:26 Introduction 01:40 The Freebie Culture in Indian Politics 02:32 Economic Disparities Across Indian States 05:28 Challenges in Job Creation and Education 12:24 Corruption in Government and Bureaucracy 14:28 Political Strategies and Voter Frustration 26:20 Issues in Government Execution and Accountability 28:52 Navigating Bureaucratic Hurdles 30:32 The Broken Justice System 35:10 Political and Social Challenges 41:38 The Future of Bangalore 43:20 Improving Infrastructure and Public Transport 47:30 Conclusion: The Vision for Bangalore
S1 E254 · Sun, December 01, 2024
Ep 254 - Can India's Army Keep Up with the Changing Threat Landscape? | Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
In this episode of Bharatvaarta, host Kamal Madishetty dives into the evolving landscape of security and military strategy with distinguished veteran Lt. General Raj Shukla. With over four decades of service experience, General Shukla discusses the profound changes in the nature of warfare, the importance of technology and adaptability in modern combat, and the strategic priorities for India amidst complex global geopolitics. The conversation covers a range of topics including cyber warfare, space, hybrid warfare, the military-industrial complex, and the significant role of innovation in defense. General Shukla also emphasizes the critical need for robust national security measures, strategic deterrence, and the importance of integrating civilian and military efforts through a comprehensive national security outlook. This insightful episode provides a deep understanding of the challenges and future directions for India's defense and strategic landscape. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:21 Introduction 02:43 Discussion on Military Modernization 05:20 Impact of Drones and Technology in Warfare 07:56 Geopolitical Realities and National Security 10:45 Limiting China's Rise 17:34 Non-Traditional Security Threats 23:02 Tech innovation and military 29:56 Welfare of Veterans and Resource Allocation 38:47 Integration and Reforms in the Military 47:21 Strategic Deterrence and Military Assets 50:11 Beyond the Border: Expanding Deterrence 54:06 Space and Cyber Warfare Priorities 56:07 The Deep and Sophisticated China Challenge 57:47 China's Military and Economic Strategies 01:04:59 The Importance of Fail-Proof Deterrence 01:11:10 The CREEC Axis: A Grim Challenge 01:22:38 Strengthening National Security
S1 E253 · Sat, October 26, 2024
Ep 253 - How One Man's Greed Shook India's Last Great Empire | Dr. Uday S Kulkarni (Author)
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we explore the rich tapestry of Maratha history with Dr. Uday S Kulkarni, a naval surgeon turned historian, discussing his latest book, 'Raghoba, The Assassination of Narayana Rao Peshwa.' The conversation reveals the challenges and triumphs of historical research, including accessing archives and overcoming biases. Dr. Uday S Kulkarni sheds light on significant events during the Maratha Empire, such as the Battle of Panipat and the first Anglo-Maratha War, while addressing topics like discrimination under Mughal rule and the strategic evolution of Maratha artillery. With reflections on unity, leadership, and cultural renaissance, this episode presents a comprehensive narrative on the impact and legacy of the Maratha Empire. Buy the book: https://amzn.in/d/adSFe16 Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 02:08 Introduction 04:04 Dr. Uday's Journey from Medicine to History 06:55 Importance of Maratha History 11:00 Process of writing history 16:40 Being an outsider to writing history 21:53 History and Politics 24:24 Cultural Renaissance During the Maratha Period 27:56 Unknown facets of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 30:04 Temple Restoration Efforts 31:30 Decline of the Maratha Empire 33:18 Shivaji Maharaj's Tactics and Nationalism 34:31 Significance of Narayanrao Peshwa’s Assassination 35:37 Battle of Panipat and Its Aftermath 39:34 Raghunath Rao's Ambitions and Conflicts 44:52 Role of Anandibai and the Ghardis 50:16 Consequences and Decline of the Maratha Empire 54:25 Reflections on Indian History and Unity 57:39 Future of Historical Narratives 01:00:48 Dr. Kulkarni’s Upcoming Work and Conclusion
S1 E252 · Sat, October 12, 2024
EP 252: “The entire World is at War” | Espionage, National Security, & Geopolitics with Vikram Sood - Former Head, R&AW | Bharatvaarta
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we feature Vikram Sood, the former head of Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) of India. This conversation explores a comprehensive range of topics centered on global politics and media narratives. He talks about the decline of U.S. influence, with a focus on ongoing conflicts such as the Ukraine war and Israel-Palestine tensions, along with the difficulties authentic journalism faces due to media agendas. The dialogue also delves into India's evolving security in light of terrorism and geopolitical forces, the role of technology in intelligence, and the influence of private corporations on national defense. We are also joined by Sagorika Sinha from A Questioning Mind as a co-host for this episode. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:49 Introduction 02:44 Life After Retirement 05:23 Media Representation and Frustrations 10:27 Terrorism and Security Challenges 27:44 Regional Stability and Political Tumult 57:04 India's Diplomatic Relations with Nepal 59:48 The Decline of the U.S. as a Superpower 01:03:49 The Deep State and U.S. Governance 01:07:24 Russia-China Alliance and Global Impact 01:16:26 Media Narratives and Influence 01:43:44 India's Rise Amid Global Chaos 01:50:08 Rapid Fire Round and Conclusion
S1 E251 · Tue, October 01, 2024
Can Maharashtra reach its Trillion dollar goal before 2028? | Aashish Chandorkar | Nimish Joshi
In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan Setty hosts guests Ashish and Nimish. They delve into Maharashtra's economic growth and its trajectory towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy. They discuss the impact of political volatility, the pivotal role of Mumbai and Pune, and Maharashtra's relative decline in traditional and emerging industries. The conversation explores infrastructural challenges, regional disparities, and potential sectors like electric vehicles and defense production. They reflect on the need for stable policies and forward-looking infrastructural investments to maintain Maharashtra's critical role in India's economy. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Maharashtra's Political Landscape and Economic Challenges 05:41 Comparative Growth of Indian Cities 06:23 Overview of Maharashtra's Economy 10:08 Future Industries and Economic Goals 15:09 Infrastructure Development in Maharashtra 19:11 Leadership and Vision for Mumbai 26:24 Welfare Policies and Economic Growth 34:54 Opportunities for Regional Development 42:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
S1 E250 · Tue, September 17, 2024
EP 250: Can Maharashtra be the first $1 Trillion State? | Kaustubh Dhavse(Joint Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra)
In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.Sharan Setty is a journalist covering politics, society and security for a magazine based in New Delhi. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse 02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation 04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development 10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra 15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs 21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare 27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities 32:31 Navigating Government Challenges 33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants 36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government 40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection 46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy 53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism 58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra 01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
S1 E249 · Fri, August 16, 2024
EP 249: The Bangladesh Regime Change - What can India learn?| Ruchir Sharma & Surya Kanegaonkar
In this episode of Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan engages with geopolitical experts Ruchir Sharma and Surya Kanegaonkar to discuss the ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's deposition. The experts examine the geopolitical interests and meddling of powers like the USA and China, rise of Islamist movements, and implications for India's security and foreign policy. Historical contexts and potential scenarios for Bangladesh's interim government are discussed, along with India's strategic response. Additionally, the conversation broadens to address the need for structural reforms in India, drawing parallels with countries like China, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda, and highlighting the risks of secessionism, federal architecture, and sovereignty. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:50 Introduction 03:46 Discussion on Bangladesh's Political Turmoil 07:06 Economic Factors and Political Instability 12:01 US Involvement and Regime Change 28:30 China's Role and Regional Dynamics 45:12 Historical Context and Current Implications 01:02:14 History of Military Interventions 01:04:15 Modern Geopolitical Dynamics 01:07:50 India's Strategic Challenges 01:11:00 Potential for Foreign Influence in India 01:19:47 Economic and Political Reforms in India 01:25:26 Lessons from Global Examples 01:55:58 Future of India-Bangladesh Relations 02:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest bio: Surya Kanegaonkar is a trader specializing in natural resources, geopolitics, and economics, with bylines in major publications like The Hindu and CNN News18. He is an alumnus of Imperial College and Warwick University, currently based in Zug, Switzerland. He is also a returning guest of the podcast. Twitter: https://x.com/suryakane Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe and commentator in the media, having been quoted in the New York Times, and contributing to the Huffington Post, FirstPost, Swarajya, and Russia Insider, with a keen interest in the BRICS, European politics, and international terrorism. Ruchir is also a returning guest of the podcast. Twitter: https://x.com/ruchirsharma_1
Mon, April 29, 2024
Weekly #174: Inheritance Tax: The fight for India's wealth!
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta weekly, Roshan and Abhishek discuss the fight between BJP and the opposition parties and how India's politics of wealth affects the country, they also talk about the suppression of free speech in US Universities and India's reaction to it and more!
S1 E248 · Thu, April 25, 2024
Ep 248: How Ancient Wisdom can Shape Modern Bharat’s Economy | Sriram Balasubramanian (Author)
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, host Roshan Cariappa speaks with Sriram Balasubramanian, an economist, author, and contributing columnist, about the importance of understanding economic history and its relevance today. They discuss India's potential to become a $5 trillion economy and the vision for a developed nation by 2047, termed as the Amrit Kaal by the Prime Minister. Sriram offers insights into GDP growth, unemployment, urbanization, and the informal economy's role. He highlights the rich economic philosophies from India's past, especially from Kautilya's Arthashastra, and applies them to present-day economic challenges. Sriram also discusses his upcoming book that explores economic models in ancient Indian kingdoms and outlines principles for integrating ancient economic wisdom into modern policy-making, aiming towards sustainable growth and comprehensive development. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:54 Introduction 01:11 Unveiling Economic History's Relevance Today 03:11 Exploring Ancient Economic Principles for Modern Bharat 09:00 Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Economic Challenges 22:41 The Vision of Amrit Kaal: Steering Towards a Developed Economy 27:19 Understanding the Informal Economy's Role in Future Growth 30:01 Exploring the Informal Economy and Dharmic Capitalism 31:56 Policy Innovations and the Impact of Swachh Bharat 33:38 Understanding Informal Economy Dynamics and Policy Implications 34:24 Challenges of Formalization and Urban Migration 38:02 The Role of Culture in Economic Choices 39:29 Democratization of Economic Thought and Policy Making 47:27 Urbanization Strategies and Developing Tier 2, 3, 4 Cities 52:56 Addressing Employment and Job Creation 54:59 Geopolitics and India's Global Economic Strategy 57:24 Anticipating the Sequel to Kautilyanomics _______________________ Buy Kautilyanomics: https://amzn.in/d/gKNvAZE
Mon, April 22, 2024
Weekly #173: Exporting Power: India’s BrahMos Missiles Reach the Philippines
In this episode of Bharatvaarta Weekly, Roshan Cariappa and Abhishek Paul discuss a range of topics including the start of the Indian election, the largest electoral exercise globally, with insights on the turnout and technology's role. They delve into geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting recent retaliatory missile strikes and the global call for de-escalation. The episode also covers a significant anti-Naxalite operation in Chhattisgarh, marking a continued effort against Maoist insurgents. Furthermore, discussions include India's defense sector milestone with the export of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines, enhancing its strategic position in Asia Pacific. Topics: 00:00 Election Fever Hits India 00:29 Geopolitical Tensions: Israel Strikes Back at Iran 05:45 The Naxalite Challenge: Security Forces' Success in Chhattisgarh 08:46 India's Electoral Process Begins: Phase One Analysis 12:25 India's Defense Milestone: Exporting BrahMos Missiles to the Philippines 15:43 IPL Highlights: Standout Performances and Team Updates 18:46 Wrapping Up
Tue, April 16, 2024
Weekly #172: Will Iran-Israel tensions trigger a third world war?
This episode of Bharatvaarta Weekly, hosted by Roshan Cariappa with Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra, discusses a range of topics starting with the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel following Iran's missile and drone attacks. The conversation then shifts to India's achievements, including a significant reduction in urea imports, the acquisition of rights to operate Sittwe port in Myanmar, Prime Minister Modi's engagement with top Indian gamers to promote games based on Indian culture, and updates from the chess candidates tournament showcasing Indian talents. Topics: 00:00 Opening Remarks and Geopolitical Tensions 01:16 Iran-Israel Conflict Deep Dive 03:59 Economic Implications of the Conflict 05:47 India's Strategic Position and Potential Impacts 08:19 Advancements in India's Agriculture: Urea Imports Reduction 11:38 India's Overseas Port Rights in Myanmar 15:53 Prime Minister Modi's Engagement with India's Gaming Community 20:20 Chess Candidates Tournament 2024: India's Prospects 25:33 Closing Thoughts and Invitations
S1 E247 · Fri, April 12, 2024
EP 247: Exploring the life and legacy of Babur - The Timurid emperor! | Aabhas Maldahiyar(Architect, Historian & Author)
This episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast features a deep dive into the life and complex legacy of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, with Aabhas Maldahiyar. Aabhas shares his transition from aspiring Marxist to a history enthusiast, inspired by his experiences at the Ajanta Caves and a scholarly environment fostered by his historian father. Aabhas explores Babur's unique background, tracing his lineage back to the secular Mongol empire and the Islamic Timurid empire, setting the stage for a nuanced discussion on Babur's early life, motivations, and the distinction of his invasion to Hindustan. The conversation extends to Babur's complex legacy, examining his personal traits, the dark periods of the Timurid era, and the impact of Timurid rule on India, including educational setbacks and conditions fostering British colonization. Through objective historiography and a reevaluation of Babur's contributions and characteristics, Abbas aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of India's past and the deep-seated influences on its historical trajectory, paving the way for forthcoming explorations of Persian influence and the broader context of European colonization. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 The Unlikely Journey from Architecture to History Writing 03:22 A Marxist Lens on History and Personal Transformation 09:16 Discovering the Richness of Indian History Through Architecture 16:29 Challenging Historical Narratives and Embracing Rationality 33:54 The Role of Social Media and Literature in Shaping Historical Perspectives 39:38 Fostering a New Generation of Historians and Cultural Researchers 47:19 Exploring the Controversial Legacy of Babur and the Babri Incident 52:11 Unraveling Historical GDP Data and Mughal Misconceptions 57:39 Diving Deep into Babur's Life and Legacy 57:41 Babur's Early Struggles and the Chessboard King 01:04:12 Babur's Invasion of Hindustan: Motivations and Impact 01:09:32 The Complex Legacy of Babur and the Mughal Dynasty 01:27:21 Exploring Babur's Personal Life and Controversies 01:42:34 The Future of Historical Narratives and Sequels
Mon, April 08, 2024
Weekly #171: Did India really kill terrorists in Pakistan?
In this edition of Bharat Varta Weekly, hosts Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul, and Nirav Kanodra discuss a range of topics from the Guardian article alleging Indian assassinations in Pakistan and its inaccuracies, to India-Sri Lanka territorial disputes, the Congress party's Punch Nyai Manifesto, and updates from the Indian Premier League (IPL). They critique the Guardian article for its biased reporting and inaccuracies and analyze the political implications of Prime Minister Modi's comments on the Kaccha Thivu row and the Congress party's manifesto promises. The episode also touches on India's diplomatic relations and culminates with insights into the IPL's recent matches, highlighting emerging talents in Indian cricket. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 India's Alleged Assassinations in Pakistan 07:10 The India-Sri Lanka Katchatheevu Row 11:35 The Congress Party's Manifesto: A Dive into the Nyaya Patra 21:22 IPL Updates: The Thrills and Spills of the Week 25:51 Wrapping Up: Insights and Reflections on the Week
Mon, April 01, 2024
Weekly #170: Is the Govt. trying to cripple the opposition?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 The Mysterious Demise of Mukhtar Ansari 05:02 Congress Party's IT Notice Controversy 10:31 Election Vibes: The Calm Before the Storm? 12:27 India's Stand on International Meddling by US and Germany 16:37 India's Defense and Space Milestones: A Leap Towards Self-Reliance 20:13 Tech Talks: PM Modi's Conversation with Bill Gates 21:31 IPL Season Updates: Highs and Lows
S1 E246 · Thu, March 28, 2024
EP 246: "The World will be a better place if it becomes more Hindu!" - Ami Ganatra
Join us on a new episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast featuring a deep and engaging conversation with author and columnist Ami Ganatra. This discussion spans a wide array of topics relating to Indian society, culture, and politics, revolving around the critical role and understanding of Dharma. Ganatra, known for her books 'Ramayana Unraveled' and 'Mahabharata Unraveled,' discusses the relevance of Itihasa in contemporary times, feminism in the context of Indian epics, and the profound impact of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishthan on national consciousness. The conversation also delves into the essentiality of Sanskrit for grasping the nuances of Indian philosophy and the importance of Dharma for societal sustenance and progress. This episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast is in collaboration with Swarajya Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:35 Introducing Ami Ganatra: Unraveling Indian Itihasa for Modern Times 08:10 The Cultural and Political Significance of the Ram Mandir Movement 14:15 Reclaiming Hindu Dharma: A Civilizational Perspective 19:06 The Potential for Reclaiming Other Sacred Sites 21:06 Understanding India's Civilizational Continuity Beyond 1947 23:07 The Interplay of Culture, Politics, and Dharma in Ancient India 30:47 Seeking Happiness and Meaning: The Contrast Between East and West 34:24 The Impact of Extreme Individuality on Society 35:00 Reclaiming Spirituality and Solutions from Bharat 35:28 Gender Roles and Societal Changes 36:29 Inclusion and Acceptance in Culture 37:54 Feminism and Its Evolution 38:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping Gender Roles 39:16 Empowerment vs. Destruction: A Feminist Perspective 45:15 The Complexity of Modern Roles for Women and Men 46:20 Learning from Epics: Decision Making and Dharma 52:52 The Misinterpretation of Anti-Heroes in Epics 01:00:39 The Importance of Language in Understanding Culture 01:07:16 Concluding Thoughts and the Value of Language Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, March 25, 2024
Weekly #169: Is Indian democracy dying?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Tue, March 19, 2024
Weekly #168: Are Electoral Bonds really a Scam?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Electoral Bonds 07:13 CAA Implementation 13:42 Lok Sabha elections dates announced 19:20 Resignation of Haryana CM ML Khattar 21:47 DRDO's MIRV missile tests and Navy's fight against pirates
S1 E245 · Fri, March 15, 2024
EP 245: India’s Political Pulse: Reflections and Projections with Vijay Chada(x.com/@centerofright)
Join us on this insightful conversation as we delve into the dynamic world of Indian politics with Vijay Chada, a prominent political commentator and social media influencer. Vijay, known by his Twitter handle @centerofright, has been a keen observer of India’s political evolution over the past decade. In this episode we learn about Vijay’s journey—from his early days as a civil engineer to becoming a respected voice in political discourse. Vijay and Roshan talk about the evolution of political discourse on social media, the milestones in the past 10 years and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 How PM Modi has evolved as a political force since 2012-2013 09:48 Evolution of political discourse on Social media 15:24 Milestone moments in the past 10 years 26:30 Key issues for this election 32:13 Will Ayodhya Ram Mandir have an impact on the election? 34:24 Has Modi ji become more of a statesman? 36:00 Has Modi ji's fan/voter base increased? 37:34 PM Vajpayee v/s PM Modi 42:48 The state of political opposition in India 52:15 What will a term 3 be about? 54:33 Who after PM Modi? 01:00:00 Democracy in the BJP 01:01:54 Looking ahead and Vijay's advice for youngsters Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, March 11, 2024
Weekly #167: India's Unemployement Rate hits RECORD low in 2023!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, March 04, 2024
Weekly #166: THIS is how India plans to dominate Chip Manufacturing!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, February 26, 2024
Weekly #165: Is Rahul Gandhi actually desperate and malicious?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, February 19, 2024
Weekly #164: Temples, Trade and Technology: PM Modi's UAE Triumph!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E244 · Thu, February 15, 2024
EP 244 : Ink, Identity, and India - A Conversation with Arnab Ray
Arnab Ray is a cybersecurity engineer turned author and has written books like Shakchunni - his latest novel, The Mine, May I Hebb Your Attention Pliss and a book on Cybersecurity for medical devices as well. He is also a columnist for the times of India and a prominent social commentator. In this wide ranging conversation Arnab talks to Roshan about the process of writing, how much research is important, the desi and hindu identities, howthey affect politics and society and so on! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Writing process and philosophy 05:32 Staying relevant 11:06 His latest novel - Shakchunni 18:00 Turning books into TV series 26:04 Does research matter while writing historic fiction 31:55 How has the Desi Identity evolved? 47:00 Has India's Global status impacted NRIs 52:42 Does the bengali identity subsume the Indian/hindu identity? 01:20:18 What is hindutva? 01:07:44 Is the Ayodhya Ram Mandir bringing people together? 01:16:34 Healing civilizational scars 01:19:18 Will hinduphobia increase? 01:26:36 How are the 2 Indias reconciling 01:32:44 Arnab's thoughts on PM Modi 01:43:00 Why the BJP keeps winning 01:47:25 The state of Indian Cricket 01:55:00 Closing thoughts
Mon, February 12, 2024
Weekly #163: India is building a Border Wall!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Russian president Vladimir Putin’s interview by Tucker Carlson 15:55 India to build a fence along Myanmar border 19:26 US’s worsening immigration crisis and border security 29:35 The Killing of Indian students in the US 32:16 Uttarakhand becomes the first state to pass UCC bill 37:57 Pakistan’s blatant rigging of elections If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, January 08, 2024
EP 243 : Crisis in the Red Sea | Salvatore Mercogliano | Velina's Talk
Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano is an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a bachelor of science in marine transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, a master’s in maritime history and nautical archaeology from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in military and naval history from the University of Alabama. In this conversation Velina and Salvatore discuss the crisis that has unfolded in the Red Sea with the Houthi rebels attacking trade ships. They talk about the key players, how this will disrupt the global supply chains, what new trade routes might take prominence and more! 00:00 Intro 01:20 Overview of crisis in the red sea 06:11 Who are the key players in the crisis 15:06 The role of Northern Sea route 17:58 Sal's assessment of conduct of military operation 23:13 Trade through Dark fleets 24:15 Result of supply chain disruptions 31:16 Futher disruption of global supply chains? 38:23 New internaltion trade routes 45:02 India's Role in maritime trade 47:30 Will we see another critical situation like Red Sea in Straights of Malacca or Taiwan? 51:16 Should the US be making the case to ship owners to reflect? 55:17 Economic repercussions of the crisis in Red Sea 59:05 Closing comments Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Fri, December 15, 2023
EP 242 : What is Political Hinduism and why is it important? | Hindol Sengupta | Sharan Setty
Hindol Sengupta is an Indian historian and journalist. He is also the author of several books. In this episode he talks about his latest book "Soul and Sword" which explores India's complex relationship with Hinduism, arguing it deeply shapes the nation's cultural identity yet coexists with pluralism. Hindutva's roots stretch back to India's freedom movement, even predating prominent figures like Gandhi and Nehru. While acknowledging India's diverse faiths, the author emphasizes the enduring influence of Hindu themes like spirituality and social harmony on its national consciousness. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Wed, December 06, 2023
Weekly #162: How the BJP is winning more states
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E240 · Thu, November 23, 2023
EP 240 : Middle East Conundrum | Nadim Shehadi | Velina's Talk
Join us on this episode of Velina's Talk series as we discuss the Middle East conundrum, a complex and multifaceted issue that has been the source of conflict for decades. In this interview, Nadim Shehadi, a Lebanese political columnist and economist, provides his insights on the current situation in the region and the challenges that lie ahead. He discusses the role of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, in the conflict, as well as the broader regional and international implications of the crisis. Shehadi also offers his thoughts on the potential for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:30How do you evaluate the situation in Gaza? 08:45 Is the 2 state solution a sustainable one? 15:25 What was Hamas' goal? 20:55 Possibility of a second proxy war 28:30 Will Israel face more pressure? 34:40 Crisis management and then peace resolution 43:00 How will a change in Political climate in Israel affect the war? 49:45 Will future peacemakers see a different fate this time? 55:00 Closing comments Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, November 20, 2023
Weekly #161: Can US and China get back to being friends?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, November 06, 2023
Weekly #160: Can Delhi get it's pollution under control?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, October 30, 2023
Weekly #159: Can India get her Sailors back home safe?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Para Asian Games 03:49 Qatar's death sentence for indian sailors 09:08 India's UN vote 12:26 Tata takes over Wistron's iPhone plant 16:09 Cricket World cup updates If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, October 23, 2023
Weekly #158: Bribery allegations land TMC MP in hot water!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, October 16, 2023
Weekly #157: Why India wants to Host the Olympics
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Israel - Hamas war 14:39 Cricket world cup updates 25:36 India - UK enter advance talks on FTA 33:56 RapidX inauguration + India's bid to host Olympics in 2036 If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, October 09, 2023
Weekly #156: The Start of Another War!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Israel - Gaza War 03:34 Maldives' new president and India 07:39 IssBaar100Paar 12:54 US Immigration Crisis 19:19 Donald Trump Legal troubles If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E239 · Fri, October 06, 2023
EP 239 : Global Energy Turmoil | Dr. Anas Alhajji | Velina's Talk
Dr. Anas F. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, and a speaker with more than 900 papers, articles and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institution and investors on various energy markets issues. He focuses on oil and gas market outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy. In this episode of Velina's Talk, Dr. Anas and Velina discuss the volatility of the global energy markets, how geopolitical tensions impact energy supply, the legality of India exporting Oil to European markets and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Volatility in the Oil Markets 07:10 Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Energy markets 15:06 Indian Exports of Oil to Europe 19:17 Another surge in oil prices a possibility? 25:07 Target price of Oil in first quarter of 2024 34:33 Expectations for the outcome of COP28 48:19 Energy transition and the green economy 53:18 Closing remarks Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, October 02, 2023
Weekly #155: Why US stands with India over Canada row
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! Topics: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Opening comments - Bangalore Infrastructure 04:32 Remembering the Father of Green Revolution MS Swaminathan 05:04 Indian MEA Dr. S Jaishankar meets US Secretary Anthony Blinken 10:17 Asian Games + ICC Cricket World Cup Update If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, September 25, 2023
Weekly 154 - Why is Trudeau Supporting Khalistani extremists?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E238 · Tue, September 05, 2023
238 : How India Won the War against Pakistan in 1965
Aadit Kapadia of MyIndMakers and Mohal Joshi, host of the India Rising podcast join Roshan Cariappa to discuss the lesser known India Pakistan War of 1965 as we approach its 58th anniversary. In this episode, Mohal and Aadit get into the nitty gritties of the situation that got us into the war, what strategies and moves India used to win and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Circumstances leading up to the 1965 war 04:25 Strategy behind rann of kutch attack 08:41 How Operation Gibraltar start everything 17:41 What happened during Operation Grand Slam? 20:33 What Weapon systems were used? 24:55 What happened during Operation Riddle and Operation Nepal 34:43 What Regiments were key players? 42:12 Situation before the ceasefire 44:26 What did the Tashkent agreement entail? 47:37 What happened to the prominent personnel post war? 49:12 What if Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji had lived? 52:43 Impact of this War Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, September 03, 2023
Weekly #153 - Will India have only 1 election?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, August 27, 2023
Weekly #152 - First Step in Becoming a Space Superpower!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, August 20, 2023
Weekly #151 - Rupee goes international!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, August 07, 2023
Weekly #150 - Why are Laptop Imports restricted?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E237 · Wed, August 02, 2023
237 : Wagner in Belarus: What Next? | Jacek Bartosiak | Velina's Talk
Dr. Jacek Bartosiak is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Strategy & Future. He is the author of best-selling books including “Pacyfik i Eurazja. O Wojnie” (Pacific and Eurasia. On War” (2016), which focuses on the ongoing great power competition in Eurasia and the possible war in the Western Pacific. In this episode he spoke to Velina about Wagner's Mutiny and Europe's current situation with the Ukraine and Russian conflict. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Mutiny and the role of Wagner in Belarus 07:48 The Polish perception of Wagner mutiny 16:05 Why isn't Europe improving on their defense capabilities? 26:53 Integrating Ukraine into NATO in the fastest way 36:35 Is US and China fighting a Proxy War? 44:17 Closing Comments Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, July 30, 2023
Weekly #149 - How India is eating into the Semiconductor Industry
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E236 · Thu, July 27, 2023
236 : Challenges and Triumphs of India's first Tribal President
Madam President: Biography of Droupadi Murmu is a biography of the first tribal woman to be elected as the President of India. The book was written by Sandeep Sahu, a journalist and author who has written extensively on tribal issues. The book chronicles Murmu's life from her humble beginnings in a tribal village in Odisha to her rise to the highest office in the country. It also discusses her work as a teacher, her involvement in tribal politics, and her role as Governor of Jharkhand. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, July 23, 2023
Weekly #148 - Why has India banned rice exports?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, July 16, 2023
Weekly #147 - Chandrayaan and India's Space power
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the the latest news from the week and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E235 · Thu, July 06, 2023
235 : Inside the Mind of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
The author Neil Borate is a chartered accountant and a financial journalist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has written several books on investing, including "The Little Book of Investing" and "The Smart Investor's Guide to the Stock Market". The book "Big Bull of Dalal Street: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala" is a biography of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, one of India's most successful investors. The book chronicles Jhunjhunwala's life and career, from his early days as a stockbroker to his current status as a billionaire investor. The book also discusses Jhunjhunwala's investment philosophy and his approach to the stock market. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in investing or in learning more about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. It is a well-written and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of India's most successful investors. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E234 · Wed, July 05, 2023
234 : Understanding Caste in the 21st Century
Dr. R. Vaidyanathan is retired Professor of Finance at IIM- Bangalore. A graduate of the Loyola College, Madras and a Masters from the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta he obtained his Doctorate from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta where he also taught for four years. He has also authored several books including India Uninc, Black Money and Tax Havens and most recently Caste as Social Capital. His book Caste as Social Capital examines the workings of caste through the lens of business, economics and entrepreneurship. It interrogates the role caste plays in the economic sphere in terms of facilitating the nuts and bolts of business and entrepreneurship: finance, markets and workforce. Through this qualitative view of caste, an entirely new picture emerges of caste which forces one to view this age-old institution in new light. This episode is made in collaboration with @Swarajyamag and is hosted by Sharan Setty.
Sun, July 02, 2023
Weekly #146 - Is this the Fall of France?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the Protests in France and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, June 25, 2023
Weekly #145 - Why PM Modi's Visit to the US was a historic one
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss PM Narendra Modi's historic visit to the US and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E233 · Thu, June 22, 2023
233 : Retelling the stories of Vedic Women
Aryaa is a book of anthology stories of women from Indian epics. Over the past few decades the portrayal of these women have gotten unidimensional. When Shivakumar noticed this, he felt the need to put together a set of stories that rightly portrayed these "sheroes" from our history. In this episode hosted by Charanya, Shivakumar and Prasad talk about Feminism in the present day, the concept of women and men being equal, the conflict between man and woman and more! Charanya V Kumar is the founder and CEO of Chittam, a startup that aims to make Cultural and Spiritual Education for Children, relatable and meaningful. She is also a friend and the host of this episode of the podcast. Shivakumar is a vagabond in the Thought World deeply interested in philosophical/intellectual foundations of Indian Civilization and conflicts in Modern India. Prasad Kulkarni is a Data Scientist be profession. While analysing historical data, he enjoys contemplating on historical events in his own time. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, June 18, 2023
Weekly #144 - Jack Dorsey's history of Hypocrisy
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss Jack Dorsey's interview, Manipur crisis and Cyclone hit Gujarat and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, June 11, 2023
Weekly #143 - End of the road for Xiaomi?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Nirav Kanodra discuss Sam Altman's Visit to India, Controversial Tableau in Canada, Xiaomi's troubles and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, June 04, 2023
Weekly #142 - Odisha Train Tragedy, Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US and Indian GDP Growth Rate!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This video is a part of a longer conversation between Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul where they discuss Odisha Train Tragedy, Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US, India's GDP Growth rate. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E232 · Thu, June 01, 2023
232 : Mapping the Collapse of the Global Order | Peter Zeihan | Velina's Talk
Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist who has immersed himself in the world of international affairs throughout his career. He is also an author and has published multiple books including his latest one "The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization". He has also featured in some of the world's top podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience. In this episode Velina and Peter discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Demographic Point of no return 02:54 Will India rise geopolitically? 05:42 China's story ahead 08:17 Will China Attack taiwan? 11:49 Cold War 2.0 16:33 EU's survival 20:00 Will Russia survive this war with Ukraine? 25:24 Will China provide arms to Russia? 28:12 Energy transition trends across the globe 30:56 Role of International Institutions 34:07 What region is Peter bullish on? 36:00 BRICS' Currency vs US Dollar Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, May 28, 2023
Weekly #141 - Inauguration of Central Vista, Installing the Sengol and more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this conversation Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss PM Modi's visit to Australia, the Inauguration of the new parliament building and the installation of the Sengol, Indian athlete winning an Archery championship and more! If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E231 · Thu, May 25, 2023
231 - Turkey Under Erdogan | Dimitar Bechev | Velina's Talk
Dimitar Bechev is Lecturer at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), University of Oxford. He is also the author of Rival Power: Russia in Southeast Europe. In this episode he talks about the past and the future of Turkey, it's relationship with regional and global powers and more in this edition of Velina's talk. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:00Dimitar's evaluation of Turkey elections 03:32 Does Dimitar expect any changes? 06:32 Erdogan's vision for Turkey 12:11 Evolution of Russia - Turkey Dynamic 18:22 Erdogan's positioning of Turkey 21:31 Will Turkey get closer to China? 27:47 Turkey's policy for regional flashpoints 33:33 Turkey and Greece 41:46 Turkey and EU relationship going forward Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E230 · Tue, May 23, 2023
230 - Madhavrao Peshwa: The Unsung Hero of Indian History
In this interview, author Uday Kulkarni discusses his new book "The Mastery of Hindustan: Triumphs & Travails of Madhavrao Peshwa." The book tells the story of Madhavrao Peshwa, the third Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. Kulkarni discusses Madhavrao's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his political reforms. He also discusses the challenges that Madhavrao faced, including the Third Battle of Panipat and the rise of the British East India Company. This episode is hosted by Amit Paranjape, a friend of the podcast. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, May 21, 2023
Weekly #140 - New Tax rules, Note Ban, Problems with G20 Kashmir meet and more!
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S1 E229 · Wed, May 17, 2023
229 - The Cholas: A Legacy of Innovation and Creativity | Culture | Jeysundhar D
The Chola Empire was a Tamil empire of southern India that stretched from the Kaveri River delta in the north to the tip of Sri Lanka in the south. The Cholas were a powerful naval force and controlled much of the Indian Ocean trade. They were also patrons of art and architecture, and their temples are some of the most impressive in India. The Chola Empire was a major power in South Asia for over 500 years. It was a time of great cultural and economic development, and the Cholas left a lasting legacy on the region. In this episode hosted by Varun Ravichandran, Jeysundhar explains what sets the Cholan temples apart from the rest, how they operated and managed their naval fleets and maritime trade with neighboring nations.
Mon, May 15, 2023
Weekly #139 - Karnataka Election: How the Congress Party Returned to Power, Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest and more!
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Sun, May 07, 2023
Weekly #138 - Unrest in Manipur, Pakistan FM Visits India, Europe buys Indian Oil and more!
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S1 E228 · Fri, May 05, 2023
228 - Karnataka Election Analysis with Rohit Jayaraman and Prasanna Vishwanathan
With the elections in Karnataka coming closer, the battle between parties is heating up and the state's mood can swing either way. To make a better sense of what the outcome of this election might be, Roshan Cariappa sits down with Rohit Jayaraman and Prasanna Vishwanathan as they analyse and disect Karnataka's political landscape as it currently stands.
S1 E227 · Wed, May 03, 2023
227 - Karnataka Elections 2023 with Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya (BJP)
With the elections in Karnataka only a few days away, the campaigns from all racing to the top has kicked in full swing. Tejasvi Surya, the youngest member of parliament to represent BJP talks about Karnataka Elections with Roshan Cariappa. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, April 30, 2023
Weekly #137 - Is the west racist or just out of touch? Operation Kaveri saves thousands of lives, BCI opposes SC and more!
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Mon, April 17, 2023
Weekly #136 - India halting trade talks with UK, the Vibrant Villages programme and more!
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Sat, April 08, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #135 - Is India the Next Space Superpower? Xi Jinping meets France and EU Presidents and more!
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S1 E226 · Tue, April 04, 2023
226 - India's Rise In Geopolitics | Abhijit Chavda | Velina's Talk
Abhijit Chavda is a geopolitical analyst, YouTuber and a podcaster. He is known for his podcasts on interesting and factual events and the possibilities of unforeseen events concerning world politics. In this episode he speaks to Velina about India's rising stature on the global stage, China and Russia's partnership and more! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, April 02, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #134 - China's Many Disputes, Protests in France, Israel and Kenya and more!
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Sun, March 26, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #133 - Will Rahul Gandhi's disqualification get him votes?, Attack on Indian Embassy and Xi-Putin Meet
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Mon, March 20, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #132 | Dr. S Jaishankar's comments, Amritpal's arrest, Gay Marriage, US Banking crisis and more!
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Mon, March 13, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #131 | SVB's sudden collapse, India-US Chips MOU & China's Saudi-Iran peace Deal
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. Topics: 00:00 Opening comments 01:00 SVB Bank Collapse 22:37 India - Australia PMs Meet 27:28 India - US Sign MOU for Semiconductor chips 34:04 China's Saudi - Iran Peace deal If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E224 · Tue, March 07, 2023
224 - FinTech Landscape In India | Monica Jasuja | Mandar Kagade | Sumita Kale | Policy
This episode is an update to an older episode on the landscape of Financial technology, regulation and inclusion in India. We discuss what opportunities and challenges lies ahead for regulators and financial companies. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 02:23 Exciting fintech developments in past 12-18 months 04:29 Updates on the fintech regulations 06:15 How will the next 400-500 mn users come into the fintech ecosystem 09:00 Roadmap to UPI 2.0 11:53 Regulation hurdles for neo banking 15:20 Banking for gig workers and blue collar workers 18:08 The state of neobanks 23:19 Does Banking for Bharat 2.0 need Govt. thrust? 25:40 Is BNPL sector heading towards Consolidation? 28:59 How will Account Aggregator network help credit 30:41 Where is policy headed for BNPL 33:59 Did cheap capital spur innovation? 37:06 Govt.'s initiatives to protect consumers 38:50 Mandar's thoughts on Crypto ban 41:04 Monica's Wishlist for the RBI 43:30 Sumita's Wishlist 45:45 Mandar's Wishlist Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, March 06, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #130 | SC Sets Panel for CEC, Foxconn's investment, Northeast Election results..
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Sun, February 26, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #129 | UPI goes International, Xi - Putin Meet, Ajay Banga for World Bank....
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S1 E223 · Thu, February 23, 2023
223 - The First Anniversary of Russia's War Against Ukraine | Markus Reisner & Velina Tchakarova
Markus Reisner is an Austrian historian, military expert, and officer of the Austrian Armed Forces serving as commander of the Gardebataillon. He joined the Austrian Armed Forces in 1997 as a one-year volunteer and subsequently completed a preparatory semester for the Military Academy in Allentsteig. Markus Reisner currently is a member of the Military History Advisory Board of the Scientific Commission at the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense and holds a position as lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. Before, he advised the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2017-2018), as well as the Austrian Ministry of Defence (2018). As we approach the 1 year mark since the beginning of the war between Russia and Ukraine, we recap the world since the war began, how it will play out and more on this episode of Velina's Talk series. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, February 19, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #128 | Air India's historic deal, China's plans in Aksai Chin and more!
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Sun, February 12, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #127 | PM Modi's speech, NSA Ajit Doval's Russia visit & Lithium Reserve found!
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S1 E222 · Wed, February 08, 2023
222 - Quo Vadis, Iran? | Esfandyar Batmanghelidj | Velina Tchakarova | Bharatvaarta
Iran has undergone significant changes over the past two to three decades, both domestically and in its relationships with the international community. Domestically, Iran has experienced a political and cultural shift with the rise of religious and conservative elements, leading to increased tensions between the government and opposition groups. On the foreign front, Iran has become more isolated due to its nuclear program, which has led to harsh economic sanctions imposed by the international community. Despite this, Iran continues to play a major role in regional politics. "Quo Vadis" is a latin phrase which roughly translates to "Where are you headed?" Esfandyar, the founder & CEO of Bourse & Bazaar Foundation a think tank focused on the middle east. In this conversation he spoke about the ongoing protests in Iran, what Iran's current global standing is and where it is heading right now. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:00 Introduction 01:48 Iran's Political Protests 05:09 Most realistic scenarios in the short term 12:19 Iran's Potential Nuclear weapons program 23:13 Iran and Russia's partnership 30:15 Can Iran profit from the evolving Geo-Economic dynamics 42:41 Evolution of Iran's relations with the West 53:27 Positive relations between Iran and its regional rivals? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, February 05, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #126 | Union Budget 2023, Adani's FPO, Vodafone's Lifeline and more!
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S1 E221 · Wed, February 01, 2023
221 - Becoming a Vishwaguru - India's rise in Geopolitics | Shashank Mattoo | Politics
Shashank is a foreign affairs correspondent at LiveMint. Prior to this he was a research associate in the strategic studies programme at Observer Research Foundation. In this episode Sharan and Shashank talk about India's rising power in geopolitics and the narrative shift around India as the next superpower. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:20 Introduction 01:41 Research v/s Journalism 03:43 Challenges in uncovering new stories 05:07 PMO's role in foreign affairs 07:15 Shifting from non alignment to multipolarity 10:22 Strategic ambiguity in India's foreign policy 15:01 What options does India have to increase influence? 22:54 Is there space for institutionalization of policies in India? 27:16 Balancing relations with SEA and China 32:38 India's Infrastructure developments in other countries 35:14 Indo-Russian ties going forward 38:49 How will India-China relations evolve 42:52 How Aware is India of the threats it faces Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, January 29, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #125 | The End of Adani? Andaman & Nicobar Islands renamed & more!
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S1 E220 · Wed, January 25, 2023
220 - Is the Constitution Still Relevant? | Shubhendu Anand | Sarthak Raizada | Policy
Shubhendu Anand is a lawyer, practicing primarily in the Supreme Court of India. He was Chamber Junior to the Additional Solicitor General of India at the Supreme Court. He regularly writes legal columns for leading magazines and his research articles have been published by leading journals of the country. An avid quizzer, Shubhendu's research interests include policy and regulatory laws, constitutional law and law making. Sarthak Raizada is an LLM Student at Georgetown Law. Previously, he was practising as an Advocate in New Delhi. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:55 Introduction 02:54 Circumstances in which the constitution was drafted 17:11 Underlying philosophies of the constitution 28:31 Contribution of women to the constitution 31:21 Dr. Ambedkar's role in drafting the constitution 37:54 Scope and purview of the judiciary 42:22 Does constitution allow courts to interfere in arbitrary issues 47:43 How does Indian constitution stand out from the rest 55:10 Is the consitution still relevant? 01:00:58 Colonial hangover in the constitution 01:05:06 Significant amendments to the constitution 01:13:09 Will the constitution evolve for the India Decade 01:16:36 Books recommendation Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, January 22, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #124 | BBC's Documentary, WEF Davos Summit, WFI Protests & more!
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S1 E219 · Mon, January 16, 2023
219 - Braving a Viral Storm | Aashish Chandorkar | Suraj Sudhir | Policy
Aashish Chandorkar works as counsellor at the Permanent Mission of India to the World Trade Organization in Geneva. He is a lateral entrant to the government, having spent more than two decades in the management consulting and financial services industries working around the world. He has been writing on public policy in the domestic and international media for several years. Suraj Sudhir works in the field of computer systems and machine learning in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has maintained an avid interest in modern global and Indian economic history, with a particular focus on understanding the quantitative underpinnings of development. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he tracked and wrote extensively about the progress of the Indian vaccination effort In this episode we talk to them about India's fight against a raging pandemic and how policies, the government and the public came together in a time of crisis. Buy Braving a Viral Storm here: https://www.amazon.in/BRAVING-VIRAL-STORM-Covid-19-Vaccine/dp/9355209746 Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:00 Introduction 02:32 How Aashish came to write the book 06:22 Challenges and constraints in vaccine development 09:30 Early days of the vaccine drive 15:12 Learnings from previous vaccination efforts 18:28 Traditional vaccines v/s mRNA vaccines 21:35 Importance of having an indigenous vaccine 25:24 Strategy behind Vaccine procurment 35:30 Challenges in Vaccine Administration 40:09 India & the US' contrast in approach towards vaccine drives 46:40 What went right? 52:17 Role of Public digital infrastructure 54:42 What did the naysayers miss? 58:39 Benefits of Vaccine Maitri 01:01:24 Leadership lessons from the vaccine drive 01:06:57 Key Personalities in the vaccine drive 01:12:01 Aashish and Suraj's most memorable moment while writing the book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, January 15, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #123 | UPI for NRIs, Arvind Mayaram booked, Hockey World Cup & more!
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S1 E218 · Mon, January 09, 2023
218 - Awakening Civilizational Consciousness | Pankaj Saxena | Raghava Krishna | Sharan Setty
Raghava has spent 21 yrs in game development, learning and entrepreneurship. He was the co-founder and Assoc Dean academics at Rashtram school of public leadership. He is currently the founder and CEO of Brhat. Pankaj is the Co-founder and Director at Bṛhat, an author on Hindu temples, arts, literature, history and culture. He has a deep interest in cultural anthropology, evolutionary biology and ecology, and has visited more than 1200 Hindu temples. In this conversation they talk about the cultural engine to power creatives, research and design rooted in the Indian civilizational consciousness with Sharan Setty. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:30 Introduction 02:24 What is Brhat? 07:28 Brhat's understanding of Culture 16:49 Importance of inculcating culture in our policies 30:54 Importance of aesthetics in culture and policy 39:16 The plan ahead for Brhat 45:39 Closing comments Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join This episode is in partnership with @Swarajyamag
Wed, January 04, 2023
Bharatvaarta Weekly #122 | Year in Review : 2022
This weekly we take a look back on 2022 and discuss the highlights of the year with Aashish Chandorkar, Nirav Kanodra, Abhishek Paul and Hosting them, Roshan Cariappa. The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E217 · Thu, December 22, 2022
217 - Indian Startups Review 2022 | Rajeev Mantri | Nimish Joshi | Roshan Cariappa | Culture
2022 started off on a high note in the world startups with funding and valuations at the peak. Then came the correction, IPOs were postponed, valuations shrank and funding slowed down. As the year comes to an end, we called Rajeev Mantri and Nimish Joshi hosted by Roshan Cariappa to try and understand how and why startups performed the way they did. They also spoke about where startups are headed in 2023 and what we can be optimistic about and more. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:24 Introduction 01:42 Startup activity this year 02:53 Startups in 2021 vs 2022 07:39 Musk effect, back to office 14:26 Emulating Silicon Valley practices 16:31 Where will VC money go? 19:12 Tech Stocks Crash, Funding and Valuation 25:58 Has Startup Building been Corrupted? 28:26 Are Incentives Misaligned? 35:25 Delayed tech IPOs; Temporary Blip or Failed Dream? 40:27 Key sectors to watch out for 59:46 The Future of Crypto 01:05:36 What to be optimistic about in 2023 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, December 19, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #121 | India-Pak at UNSC, Tawang Clash, RRR joins RaGa at BJY & more!
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S1 E216 · Thu, December 15, 2022
216 - Can Twitter be a Public Square? | Aashish Chadorkar | Amit Paranjape | Culture
Since his takeover, Elon and Twitter itself have been the talk of the town almost everyday. With the release of The Twitter Files, a lot of what people suspected about it's policies has come into light. Aashish and Amit, returning guests on the podcasts join us to help us understand where Twitter currently stands as a global platform, what its future might be and more! Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:01 Introduction 02:08 Twitter and its Impact on India 08:03 Key issues plaguing Twitter 13:53 Elon's takeover of Twitter 18:39 Elon's vision of a free speech platform 23:24 Content Moderation 26:31 What should Govt.'s attitude towards Twitter be? 30:53 Aashish's take on The Twitter Files 37:02 Could India have its own twitter? 41:13 Things twitter can do better 49:25 Accounts to follow 52:03 Amit's take on Twitter blue Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E215 · Tue, December 13, 2022
215 - Energy Sanctions & Global Energy Crisis | Alexander Stahel | Velina Tchakarova | Bharatvaarta
Alexander Stahel is a value investor in energy, real estate, transport, and banks. He is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Burggraben Holding AG, a value investor in public and private companies. He has spent several decades researching and investing in commodities all over the world. Prior to founding BGH, he was a private equity investor for infrastructure and energy assets at Babcock & Brown, an international investment and specialized fund and management group. In this conversation with Velina Tchakarova, he spoke about the impacts of ban on Russian crude oil, Europe's energy crisis and more! Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:10 Introduction 01:53 The Ban on Russian crude oil & EU's price cap on Russian oil 21:19 Who can compensate for the missing oil in the EU markets? 24:35 Possible black markets for Russian Oil 30:11 Impact on energy markets from China's reopening from 0 covid 33:59 European Gas markets & energy crisis 51:54 Are Europe's current energy reserves enough for the coming winter 56:39 Europe's nuclear and renewable energy dilemma 01:15:39 Closing comments Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, December 11, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #120 | ISRO's Hypersonice Vehicle Test, The Twitter Files' Saga & more!
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Sun, December 04, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #119 | Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project, Air-India, Vistara Merger & more!
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S1 E214 · Fri, December 02, 2022
214 - Get Fit The Indian Way | Nithin Jayaraj | Culture
Nithin Jayaraj is a traditional workout tools trainer and is a pioneer in bringing traditional Indian fitness forms to the mainstream. He specializes in using traditional fitness equipment like Gada, Mudgar, Indian clubs, Persian meels and Sumtola to help people get fitter, stronger, muscular and leaner. He is also a strong advocate of wholesome foods and no diet supplements. In this episode he spoke about what the equipments are, how they're different from the mainstream gyms, what diets should be like and more in his conversation with Roshan Cariappa. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:48 Introduction 02:42 How did Nithin get into training with traditional equipment? 06:48 The Shredded Farmer - Story behind the name 09:18 101 on Indian Traditional Equipment 14:27 How important is grip strength 15:46 What muscles do these exercises engage? 20:29 Natural movement v/s controlled movement 22:58 How do Indian Equipments help achieving different goals? 26:36 Nithin's philosophy in terms of diet 32:35 What diets should be like 34:22 Common mistakes to avoid while dieting 36:27 Bringing back ancient knowledge and systems 39:16 Closing Comments
Sun, November 27, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #118 | India - Australia FTA, 400 New Vande Bharat Trains and more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. Last week's episode with Salvator Babones: YouTube: https://youtu.be/KMKrisDEL_U Apple: https://tinyurl.com/BV213Apple Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/BV213Spotify Google: https://tinyurl.com/BV213Google Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/BV213Amazon If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E213 · Wed, November 23, 2022
213 - Why does India rank low on Democracy? | Salvatore Babones (Associate Prof, University of Sydney)
Salvatore Babones is an American sociologist, and an associate professor at the University of Sydney. He is an author of several books, numerous academic articles, and a contributor to Foreign Affairs, Al Jazeera English, Quadrant, The Australian and Truthout. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:58 Introduction 02:06 Salvatore's favourite Indian meal 03:24 Salvatore's perspective from the outside 10:20 The purpose of international rankings 13:38 Can rankings be influenced by governments? 15:09 Are ranking organizations aware of misrepresentations? 19:49 Do personal biases of rating agencies impact the rankings? 23:43 Interpreting the rankings 26:00 What can the Indian Govt. do to influence rankings 28:32 How are Indian intellectuals unique 32:46 Bridging the gap between the intellectuals and the masses 37:20 Reforming the social sciences 41:55 Self study v/s Universities 44:00 Studying indigenous systems of social science 49:45 How to be independent and open minded Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, November 20, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #117 | Skyroot's Success, India next G20 Presidency & more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. 185 - Indian Space Exploration | Koushik Vishwanathan | Aloke Kumar | Policy : https://youtu.be/kg3pySS2gus 177 - India's Path to a Hydrogen-Fuelled Future? | Rajat Seksaria | Bharatvaarta | Policy : https://youtu.be/V0FzHI2g9G8 If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E212 · Fri, November 18, 2022
212 - US Mid Term Election Review | Rohit Jayaraman | Politics
The US just had its mid term elections the past week where the senate and the house of representatives got elected. This was an important election for the US and to the world for several reasons. In this episode our resident political commentator Rohit Jayaraman spoke about how the US governance system is structured, what the results of the elections were and more in his conversation with Roshan Cariappa. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 00:50 Introduction 01:40 US Governance system 07:05 Is the house AND Senate system efficient? 10:51 Biggest Factors influencing the Midterm elections 27:10 Level of Trust in the election process 29:04 Voter Dynamics across demographics 35:22 Republicans and Roe v Wade 36:47 Is this the end of the road for Trump? 38:43 Biggest winners and losers in this election 41:34 Red wave poll predictions and other surprises 43:21 Is Ron DeSantis Presidential material? 45:50 The Way forward for the Democrats 49:31 The Way forward for the Republicans 52:29 How do US elections concern India Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, November 14, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #116 | FTX Goes Bust, New Infra projects flagged off by PM Modi & more!
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Sun, November 06, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #115 | Imran Khan shot, A dozen ED Raids, The India Today Conclave & more!
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S1 E211 · Thu, November 03, 2022
211 - Bharat's Unsung Heroes | Vikram Sampath | Sharan Setty | Culture
Vikram Sampath is a popular Indian historian, noted for authoring seven acclaimed books. Notably the biographies of Gauhar Jaan and V. D. Savarkar. His two-volume biography of Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past and Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966 Both have gone on to become national best sellers. In this episode we discuss his latest book "Bravehearts of Bharat: Vignettes from Indian History" narrates the tales of valour and success that India, as a nation and civilization, bore witness to in its long and tumultuous past, the book opens a window to the stories of select men and women who valiantly fought against invaders for their rights, faith and freedom. Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 00:49 Introduction 01:21 The pursuit of Unsung heroes 05:47 Difference between Queens & Kings In Indian history 08:29 Representation of Matrilineal Societies 12:20 Transcribing traditional oral history to books 15:10 Kashmir at the Crossroads of History 17:50 Why the Mughals Invaded India 21:40 South Indian history 25:06 India's history in foreign policy 28:58 Culture of Northeast India 31:42 What's next for Vikram Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E210 · Tue, November 01, 2022
210 - Electric Vehicles, PLI Schemes, Inflation & more with Arpit Gupta | Nirav Kanodra | Abhishek Paul
Arpit Gupta joined New York University Stern School of Business as an Assistant Professor of Finance in September 2016. Professor Gupta's research interests focus on using large datasets to understand default dynamics in household finance, real estate and corporate finance. Recent papers examine the role for foreclosure contagion in mortgage markets and estimate the impact of adverse health events on foreclosures and bankruptcies. He is the recipient of the 2016 Top Finance Graduate Award at Copenhagen Business School. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:18 Introduction 01:51 How Growth in Electric Vehicles affect Economies 04:07 How will the resource constraints affect EV adoption 06:42 India's Transition to Electric Vehicles 08:40 How will the PLI schemes help India 13:33 Concerns with the PLI Schemes 18:55 Arpit's thoughts on Industrial Policies 23:11 India's Vulnerabilities 27:57 Pandemic's impact on equality across the world 33:05 How long will the Inflation last? 39:00 Impact of Remote Work on cities 40:56 Impact of Remote work on India's services sector
Sun, October 30, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #114 | Elon Musk Takes over Twitter, UN Counter Terrorism Committee meet & more!
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S1 E209 · Fri, October 28, 2022
209 - China's Hegemonic Push | Christopher Balding | Velina Tchakarova | Bharatvaarta
An economist by background and inquisitive explorer by spirit, his research spans fields from CDS pricing to child adoption markets and Chinese loan classification. His borderline obsession with Chinese data, trying to better understand the worlds former fastest growing economy, laid the foundation for what would become New Kite Data Labs. He is excited to leave academia for a more stimulating, active, and challenging environment of doing and building with many projects to come. He lives somewhere, might be married, and probably has some kids. In this episode, Christopher talks about the current state of affairs between USA and China, Why china doesn't need a trigger event to start a war on Taiwan, how the post US-China Decoupling world will look like and more in his conversation with Velina Tchakarova. Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:20 Introduction 02:35 Key Takeaways from the CCP Congress 04:45 Xi's 3rd term & the CCP's relation with the chinese society 08:53 The Chinese Economy post Zero Covid 16:51 Current state of affairs between China and USA 21:15 USA's U-Turn on China Policy / China's Support of Russia / Taiwan Escalation 27:41 Unexpected possible triggers for China - Taiwan war 35:49 Impact of US-China Decoupling 40:54 Bifurcation of global Technology and networks? 46:12 Europe's stance on China 54:00 Closing Remarks Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E207 · Tue, October 25, 2022
207 - Changing times in the UK | Sunil Sharma | Bharatvaarta | Politics
Britain is undergoing massive changes from a new monarch to a new Prime Minister. For 7 long decades the Queen was the symbol of stability for Britons, with her passing, her son Prince Charles ascended the throne to become King Charles III. The country also found itself with a new Prime minister amid several scandals and crises. In this episode Sunil talks about what the Monarchy means to Britain, the Queen's legacy, the new Prime minister of Britain and her political journey, road ahead for Britain, the violence in Leicester, Britain's allies and alliances and more! Topics: 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:03 Introduction 01:53 The Queen's legacy and her significance 03:24 Roles and Responsibility of the Monarch 05:16 How will King Charles III be different? 08:33 India's Relationship with the British Monarchy 10:56 Liz Truss' Political journey so far 14:32 Bringing Britain's economy back under control 16:42 What can India expect from Liz Truss? 19:09 Leicester Violence: Why did it happen? 22:56 Who's responsible for the Violence 26:12 Important Geopolitical Alliances for the UK
Mon, October 24, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #113 | India Tests Agni Prime Missile, Liz Truss Resigns and more!
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Fri, October 21, 2022
Bharatvaarta Sports - ICC T20 World Cup | Abhishek Paul | Mahek Vyas | Nirav Kanodra | Rajesh Tiwary
The 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is the eighth ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament. It is being played in Australia from 16 October to 13 November 2022. Originally, the tournament was to be held in 2020, however, in July 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the tournament had been postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, the ICC also confirmed that Australia would host the rearranged tournament in 2022. On 21 January 2022, the ICC confirmed all the fixtures for the tournament. Hosts Australia are also the defending champions. In this livestream, Abhishek Paul, Mahek Vyas, Nirav Kanodra, and Rajesh Tiwary speak about the teams in T20 2022 and their takes on the squad compositions. They will also talk about their favourites in the upcoming tournament and take questions from the audience in this engaging livestream. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E206 · Thu, October 20, 2022
206 - Southeast Asia amid US-China Rivalry | Trinh Nguyen | Velina Tchakarova | Bharatvaarta
Trinh Nguyen is a nonresident scholar in the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She is a senior economist covering emerging Asia at Natixis, based in Hong Kong. Nguyen joined Natixis in October 2015. She previously worked at HSBC as an ASEAN economist from 2011 to 2015. Nguyen has been awarded best economist on Vietnam by Asia Money. She was a top-ranked regional economist, also by Asia Money. Nguyen’s analysis serves fixed income, equity, and FX markets. In this episode Trinh and Velina spoke about Asia's Development, Steps US and China are taking to win over the ASEAN countries, the competition between Southeast asian countries in infrastructure investments and more! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join 00:00 Sneak Peak 01:10 Introduction 02:01 Trinh's perspective on Asia's Development and future development 10:23 US/China's steps to win over ASEAN / China post Zero covid 28:05 Competition in Infrastructure Investment 49:40 Green Transition policies - Conflicts in decarbonization goals
S1 E205 · Wed, October 19, 2022
205 - A Look Into Espionage In India With Shaunak Agarkhedkar | Bharatvaarta | Swarajya
Shaunak Agarkhedkar is the author of acclaimed spy thriller ‘Let Bhutto Eat Grass’, and its sequels. He also runs a newsletter focused on short stories about espionage all over the world. In this episode, hosted by Sharan Setty, they delve into topics such as the reality of spy work, how spies function in India, information-gathering techniques before the Internet Age, the US' position on various Indo-Pakistani interactions, and more. Shaunak's Substack: https://substack.com/profile/12083892-shaunak-agarkhedkar Shaunak's profile on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Shaunak-Agarkhedkar/e/B074VB5LK3?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1664141425&sr=1-1 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, October 16, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #112 | INS Arihant Tests SLBM, Xi Gets New Cabinet and more!
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S1 E204 · Tue, October 11, 2022
204 - State of Work Post-Pandemic | Abhishek Asthana | K Sudarshan | Bharatvaarta
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Sun, October 09, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #111 | Dubai Inaugurates New Grand Temple, India Abstains at UNHRC & more!
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S1 E203 · Thu, October 06, 2022
203 - How Does International Trade Work? | Aashish Chandorkar | Bharatvaarta | Policy
Aashish Chandorkar is a Public Policy Commentator, Entrepreneur, and Management Consultant who has been published in leading media publications like BBC, Times of India, Economic Times, Swarajya, and more. Aashish has a deep interest on trade, geopolitics, and industrial policy. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBf... 0:00 - Sneak peek 1:07 - Introductions 1:50 - Why is trade important for economy? 4:31 - Post-COVID trade and how India can improve exports 9:06 - Role of old trade linkages in the modern world 21:03 - India in comparision to growth of other Asian countries 24:10 - Import substitution explained 25:47 - The role of global trade organizations 29:26 - Constraints that international trade organizations have to handle 37:20 - Companies that have benefited from joining international trade organizations 38:19 - India's position in global trade today 40:10 - Significance of FTAs for international trade 41:51 - Optimism for India's trade growth 45:35 - Closing comments 47:15 - Conclusion
S1 E202 · Mon, October 03, 2022
202 - Bharat: India 2.0 With Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju | Sharan Setty | Bharatvaarta
Buy Bharat 2.0 on Amazon: http://tiny.cc/Bharat2Amazon Bharat: India 2.0 is a brilliant vision for the nation by one of India's most prominent scientists. Through a meticulous analysis of the proceedings of the Constituent Assembly, Prof. Desiraju demonstrates the limitations of the Westminster model of governance for a country that has nurtured the longest extant human civilization. Specifically, the Indian Constitution of 1950, with its subsequent amendments, has many fault lines related to federalism, secularism and caste-based reservations that will lead to problems in the future. Going beyond conventional analyses, Desiraju argues for changes that acknowledge the civilizational aspects of a deeply religious country and proposes a unique solution to this problem. Gautam Radhakrishna Desiraju was born on 21 August 1952, in Chennai and is presently an honorary professor at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is a recipient of several prestigious international awards such as the Alexander von Humboldt Forschungspreis, the TWAS Award in Chemistry and the ISI Medal for Science of the University of Bologna. He was President of the International Union of Crystallography between 2011–2014. As IUCr President, he proposed to the United Nations that 2014 be celebrated as the International Year of Crystallography. He spearheaded this resolution and inaugurated the Year in UNESCO, Paris in January 2014 sharing the podium with Irena Bokova, the then Director General of UNESCO. In this episode, host Sharan Setty and Prof. Desiraju delve into the various aspects of the Indian constitution, the author's idea for a new India, various facets of Indian history, and more. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBf...
Sun, October 02, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #110 | India exports Missile to Armenia, Putin Annexes Parts of Ukraine & more
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Sun, September 18, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #109 | Modi-Putin Meeting, Federer Retires, PM Modi's Birthday, and more
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Sun, September 18, 2022
201 - Indian Geopolitics | Jyostna Mehra | Surya Kanegaonkar | Velina Tchakarova | Bharatvaarta
Surya Kanegaonkar is a commodities trader based in Switzerland. He has worked for over a decade in the natural resources sector in key roles in investment banks, mining and utility companies. He has published extensively in leading publications such as The Hindu and India Global Business. Kanegaonkar studied economics at the University of Warwick and holds a masters’ in metals and energy finance from Imperial College London. Jyotsna Mehra is a Consultant at Ministry of External Affairs, India researching Indian Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific. She holds a Masters In Science for Modern Asian Studies from the University of Oxford as well as a BSoc Sc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Manchester. In this episode, Surya, Jyotsna, and Velina speak about the current state of Indian Geopolitics with respect to current global events such as the assassination of Shinzo Abe, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and inflation in the US. They also tackle topics regarding the I2U2, the International North South Trade Corridor, the state of China's BRI, and more.
Sun, September 11, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #108 | Liz Truss As UK PM, Queen Elizabeth's Death, US Approves $450Mn Package
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Sun, September 11, 2022
200 - Ramayana Unravelled With Ami Ganatra | Culture | Bharatvaarta
Purchase Ramayana Unravelled: http://tiny.cc/RamayanaUnravelled Purchase Mahabharata Unravelled: http://tiny.cc/MahabharataUnravelled No epic has moved the consciousness of millions like the Ramayana. The appeal of the story of Rama is such that it has inspired the imagination of countless storytellers over the centuries, across the length and breadth of the subcontinent. From Jain poets to Bhavabhuti, from Kamban to Goswami Tulsidas, many have retold the Ramayana in their own language, infusing their own unique flavour. Though the story of Rama is much loved and well-known, questions prevail. Ramayana Unravelled attempts to address some key concerns: How did his childhood and youth shape Rama? Why did Rama agree to go on vanvas – was it only to obey his father or was there more to it? How was the relationship of Rama and Seeta? Is the Ramayana inherently misogynist, considering the characterisation of Seeta, Shurpanakha, Kaikeyi and Tara? What led to the downfall of Ravan? Ami Ganatra takes the reader through the events of the Ramayana, resolving conundrums and underlining the reasons the epic continues to be cherished to this day. Ami Ganatra is an alumna of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). A management professional, she is also a devout yoga practitioner, a certified yoga instructor, and a student of Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems. Her books Mahabharata Unravelled and the new one, Ramayana Unravelled, are not retellings or imaginations, but an attempt to go back to the original itihasa and present the story, learnings and nuances for what they are, and make the epics accessible to all. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, September 11, 2022
199 - Kautilyanomics With Sriram Balasubramanian | Culture | Bharatvaarta
Pre-order Kautilyanomics - https://amzn.eu/d/d3urRWJ India was an economic power to reckon with until its economic decline in the 18th century. What explains this long period of prosperity? The answer might lie in a framework of social and economic thought that lies buried in our ancient heritage, says Sriram Balasubramanian, of which Kautilya's Arthashastra is a major example. Kautilyanomics for Modern Times seeks to do three things-first, to provide a structure and a context for Kautilya's economic thoughts; second, to examine his work's relevance today; and third, to do it in a way that a lay reader can follow and grasp easily. Kautilya's thought is mainly articulated through the prism of dharmic capitalism and its components-some examples include his views on global economic outlook, state-market dynamics, and sustainable growth through observance of environmental, societal and familial responsibilities. Fathoming India's rich economic and philosophical heritage and making use of it, Balasubramanian argues, would prove to be a great asset in India's/the country's/the nation's ascent again. In this special episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we invited the author Sriram Balasubramanian to speak about his newest book, Kautilyanomics for Modern Times.
Thu, September 08, 2022
198 - The Great Tribal Warriors Of Bharat | Tuhin Sinha | Ambalika | Vivek Khaitan | Bharatvaarta
In fact, tribal mutinies against the British began at least 75 yearsbefore the 1857 revolution. These battles were fought with traditional bows andarrows and spears, and predated the reported political movement that came tothe fore in the latter part of the nineteenth century. we complete 75 years ofIndependence, it is only fair to acknowledge that a parallel freedom movementhad existed in our far-flung villages and jungles, away from the mainstreamfreedom movement acknowledged in the books of history. The Great Tribal Warriors of Bharat is a humble attempt to honour these largely unsung heroes of an epochal movement, whose contribution remains largely unacknowledged. The book begins with Tilka Manjhi, who unleashed guerilla warfare to combat the British, and includes Jaipal Singh Munda, one of the most nuanced speakers of our Constituent Assembly, tracking the trajectory of this movement. These brave warriors came from all parts of India, including the Northeast and the South, and from all tribes existing in the country. The book is a rare collection and a journey into self-discovery for our civilization turned nation. To speak about their latest book, we invited Tuhin A. Sinha and Ambalika. In this episode, they tackled topics such as connotations of the term Adivasi, the issues faced by the tribal freedom fighters, the state of tribals post independence, and more.
Wed, September 07, 2022
197 - The State Of The Economy With Harsh Madhusudan | Policy | Bharatvaarta
With a GDP of $3.1 trillion, India is the world's sixth-largest economy. India's GDP will likely grow by 8-8.5% in FY22, according to the 2021-22 Economic Survey. India’s GDP growth has remained steady, stable and resilient. has steadily increased from 4.4% in the 1970s and 80s to 5.5% during the 1990s and early 00s, and further to 7% in the late 2010s. The country's large spatially diversified economy, which is not dependent on a few products, commodities, or natural resources, has further added strength to it. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the most severe recession in the country since 1979. From April to June 2020, the GDP growth crashed by 23.9% in the wake of the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government. India’s GDP shrank 7.3% in 2020-21. To speak about the unique state of India's growth trajectory, we invited CFA, investor, and author, Harsh Madhusudan to speak about this topic. In this episode, he tackled topics such as inflation, the impact of VC funding on the Indian startup ecosystem, reference points for measuring growth and progress, and his upcoming book on the future of India.
Mon, September 05, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #107 | INS Vikrant Launch, India's GDP Growth, Ganesh Festival, and more
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we spoke about - INS Vikrant launch and new Navy Ensign, - 13.5% GDP growth making India 5th largest economy - Ganesha festival celebrations across India - Opposition coalition against BJP If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Mon, August 29, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #106 | Adani NDTV Takeover, Land-For-Job Scam, Twitter Vs. Indian Parliament
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Mon, August 22, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #105 | PM Modi's Speech, Rohingyas In Delhi, Raigan Suspicious Boat Case
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Sun, August 14, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #104 | Independence Day, Salman Rushdie, Bihar Political Drama
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's legacy, the upcoming Independence day celebrations, the Salman Rushdie incident, and the political drama in Bihar. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, August 07, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #103 | China Sanctions Pelosi, Elon and Twitter fight over India and more!
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Sat, July 30, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #102 | Rajya Sabha MPs Suspended, Record Breaking 5G Auction, Ashish Mishra Case
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we spoke about the record breaking 5G auction, 23 MPs suspended from Rajya Sabha, Defence Ministry's arms procurement of over 28,000 crore, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Thu, July 28, 2022
196 - Pasmanda Movement In India | Faiyaz Ahmad Fyzie | Sharan Setty | Bharatvaarta
Muslims in India are broadly categorised into three social groupings — Ashraf (the 'noble' or 'honourable ones'), Ajlaf (backward Muslims) and Arzal (Dalit Muslims). ‘Pasmanda’, a Persian word, means the ‘ones left behind’, and is used to describe depressed classes among the Muslims, while underlining their deliberate or conscious exclusion. Ashraf are seen as the traditionally dominant social group. Scholars believe that this group comprises families that can either trace their lineage to Muslim conquerors or were upper caste Hindus that converted to Islam very early on. Ajlaf and Arzal are collectively known as the Pasmanda -- a Persian word meaning “left behind”. It is a term used for Other Backward Class (OBC) Muslims comprising economically and socially backward members of the community. Leaders of Pasmanda Muslims claim that nearly 85% of the Muslim population in India is Pasmanda while the remaining are 'Ashrafs'. They claim that out of the roughly 400 Muslims elected in the first 14 Lok Sabhas, only 60 were from Pasmanda background. To speak about this topic, we invited Faiyaz Ahmad Fyzie. Faiyaz Ahmad Fyzie is an socio-pasmanda Activist & medical doctor by profession. He is also an author, translator and a columnist speaking on issues faced by the Pasmanda community in India.
Sun, July 24, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #101 | India's New President, Sonia Gandhi In Herald Case, Adani 4th Richest Man
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about Droupadi Murmu being elected as the President, Sonia Gandhi's involvement in the National Herald case, Gautam Adani becoming the world's 4th richest man, monkeypox declared a global health emergency by the WHO, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Tue, July 19, 2022
195 - Investing in the Equity Markets | Abhishek Murarka | Bharatvaarta
On this episode we have Abhishek Murarka; he heads community and growth for Multipie, which is a social network for investors. He is a Chartered Accountant and an MBA from IIM Lucknow and has a decade’s experience across Equity Research and Investment Banking. On this episode, Abishek and Roshan spoke about personal finance and investing and how new investors can grow their wealth meaningfully.
Sun, July 17, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #100 | Vijay Mallya Jailed, Indo-US CAATSA Waiver, RBI's New Rules
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we spoke about Kingfisher Tycoon Vijay Mallya’s sentencing, RBI’s new measures to position rupee as the currency for international trade, the CAATSA waiver by the US, the new nomination for the Vice President, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Tue, July 12, 2022
194 - Lessons From The Sri Lankan Crisis | Nitin A. Gokhale | Velina's Talk
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, told the parliament that the country is not only bankrupt but also has no fuel left. Government employees have been told to stay home due to fuel unavailability. Inflation spiked 54.6% in a year and is expected to hit 60% soon, and transportation costs have gone up 128% in only one month. Civilians are struggling to procure basic necessities like food and medicine. Protesters in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s palace last week, clamoring for his resignation. To speak about the process of how Sri Lanka collapsed and what countries like India can learn from it, we invited Nitin A. Gokhale. Nitin A. Gokhale is one of South Asia's leading Strategic Analysts. He is the founder of the defence-related website BharatShakti.in. and Strategic News International. Now a media entrepreneur, Gokhale has worked across print, web and broadcast mediums since 1983.
Sun, July 10, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #99 | Shinzo Abe Shot Dead, Boris Johnson Resigns, Twitter Vs. Indian Government
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about Shinzo Abe's assassination, Boris Johnson's resignation, Twitter's lawsuit against Indian government, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Tue, July 05, 2022
193 - The Maharashtra Drama Explained | Rohit Jayaraman | Bharatvaarta
The power structure in Maharashtra has seen a major shift in the last week. Eknath Shinde is now the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, replacing Uddhav Thackeray, who resigned after a weeklong drama. To break down this intense scenario, we have our resident expert Rohit Jayaraman. In this deep dive, he spoke about topics such as a summary of recent events, reasons for fissure in the Shiv Sena, the role of each of the players in the drama, and more.
Sun, July 03, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #98 | Change Of Power In Maharashtra, Rupee Slides To Lowest, Nupur Sharma
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Tue, June 28, 2022
192 - The Importance Of Mental Health in 2022 | Dr. Bhooshan Shukla | Bharatvaarta | Culture
Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health. However, this link also works in the other direction. Factors in people’s lives, interpersonal connections, and physical factors can all contribute to mental health disruptions. Looking after mental health can preserve a person’s ability to enjoy life. Doing this involves reaching a balance between life activities, responsibilities, and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. Dr. Bhooshan is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing in Pune, India. With 23 years of clinical experience, he has worked with children, adolescents, and their families to help them deal with their personal and professional/school lives. He also creates awareness that people with mental health issues can have a meaningful life too. He has also trained various professionals who need to address mental health issues in their line of work. In this episode of Bharatvaarta, he speaks about important topics on mental health such as how mental fitness is measured, the impact of the age of influencers on mental health, the importance of social parenting, the dangers of multitasking, and many more relevant issues.
Sun, June 26, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #97 | Rahul Gandhi Office Attacked, Clean Chit For PM Modi, VL-SRSAM Tested
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Tue, June 21, 2022
192 - Delivering Social Welfare At The Last Mile | Aniket Doegar | #LongIndia | Bharatvaarta
Last mile delivery is one of the biggest problems of India. Due to the scale of required operations, the last mile is usually close to unreachable with the resources that the government has. Even though the government undertakes many social welfare programmes, these fail to make an impact on the ground, where they are the most needed. This is where companies like Haqdarshak come in. They provide an agent-based welfare scheme linkage at the last mile. By using assisted tech and linking schemes to those who need it, they make sure that the social welfare programmes reach to those who need it the most. Today we have guest Aniket Doegar, the Co-Founder & CEO, Haqdarshak, an organization using tech to ensure last mile delivery of social welfare schemes. He was also featured in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia and is a graduate from Stanford University School of Business.
Sun, June 19, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #96 | Indo-Russia Payments System, Agnipath Riots, Worst Week For Sensex & Nifty
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Fri, June 17, 2022
191 - The New Australian Government | Gray Conolly | Velina's Talk
Velina Tchakarova in discussion with Gray Connolly, a lawyer and writer on politics, military affairs, and geopolitics, in Sydney, Australia. Gray advises on, inter alia, energy, resources, and Admiralty law, and has advised the Australian Government on national security matters. He previously served as a naval intelligence officer in the Royal Australian Navy. All of Gray’s opinions are his own and not those of the Australian Government.
Tue, June 14, 2022
190 - Open Network for Digital Commerce | T Koshy | Nikhil Kumar | Policy
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative aiming at promoting open networks for all aspects of exchange of goods and services over digital or electronic networks. ONDC is to be based on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform. T Koshy is the CEO of ONDC where he focuses on building digital solutions to population scale problems. He also has a long background in the finances space, having worked in NSDL and EY for over 30 years. He is a graduate of IIM-B. Nikhil Kumar is the Co-Founder & Chief Evangelist at Setu. Nikhil was earlier with the iSPIRT Foundation, where he worked on building a vibrant developer ecosystem for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). Before starting up, Nikhil worked together with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani on the “India Stack" of Aadhaar and UPI.
Sun, June 12, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #95 | Pervez Musharraf Ill, US-China Clash, India $20 Trillion Economy By 2040
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Thu, June 09, 2022
189 - Livelihoods For Bharat | Rameesh Kailasam | Munish Chawla | Policy | Bharatvaarta
We often hear of the demographic dividend, that we have 800 million people or so under the age of 35 years. But that also poses a huge challenge in terms of skilling, development, education and employment. And the nature of work and employment itself has changed, especially post-covid. So how do we think about jobs and more generally creating work opportunities for our country? To discuss this we have Rameesh Kailasam, who is the President & CEO of IndiaTech.org, a think tank and industry group. Joining him is Munish Chawla is the Co-Founder of Jeevitam, a platform that is redefining the way people seek work, find work and get hired. Munish is also an industry veteran with 3 decades of work at various corporate organizations. In this episode, our experts tackle topics such as the statistics of employment data in India, designing new job seeking opportunities for the new generation, the policymaking direction being taken by the government for jobs, and more.
Sun, June 05, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #94 | Singer KK Death, Sidhu Moose Wala Case, C-19 4th Wave, and more
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Sun, May 29, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #93 | PM Modi In Tokyo, India Qualifies In Asia Cup, Yasin Malik Judgement
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Wed, May 25, 2022
188 - End Of The Dollar As A Reserve Currency | Mohal Joshi | Nirav Kanodra | Policy | Bharatvaarta
The US is currently the world's defacto global reserve currency, and is used for trading between most nations. It began with the Bretton Woods system established after World War 2, wherein a group of 44 nations agreed to peg their currencies to the USD, and the US would peg the USD to gold. However, due to spending in the vietnam war, the USD lost a lot of it's value in the early 1960s and was seen as overvalued. This led to a run on its gold reserves, which then prompted President Nixon to declare a suspension of the Bretton Woods system and then replace it with a freely floating fiat currency system. In this episode we have guests Mohal Joshi and Nirav Kanodra. Mohal Joshi is a columnist and podcaster with the India Rising Podcast. He is interested in geopolitics, defense, politics, and macroeconomics. Nirav Kanodra is an investment banker based out of Singapore with extensive experience in sales and trading. Nirav is a regular on the Weekly and on many Economy related podcasts.
Mon, May 23, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #92 | Sunil Jakhar Joins BJP, Record FDI Inflows, Gyan Vapi Mosque
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Fri, May 20, 2022
187 - Finland's Path To NATO Membership | Alexander Stubb | Velina's Talk
With Europe's changing security landscape, several parties in the continent are favoring NATO membership. Both Finland and Sweden stayed out of NATO during the Cold War, maintaining a neutral stance throughout the period. However, Russia's annexation of Crimea, its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and routine violations of airspace by Russian forces has prompted the non-aligned nations to rethink their security policies and consider a NATO membership. Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb is a Finnish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Finland from 2014 to 2015. He rose to politics as a researcher specialized in the affairs of the European Union and was elected to the European Parliament in 2004 as a member of the National Coalition Party. In 2008, Stubb was appointed as Minister for Foreign Affairs following a scandal surrounding his predecessor, Ilkka Kanerva. In 2011 Stubb stood for election to the Finnish Parliament for the first time and was elected MP with the second highest vote count in the election, which led to Stubb becoming the Minister for Europe and Foreign Trade in Jyrki Katainen's cabinet.
Wed, May 18, 2022
186 - The Zafarnama Translated | Vijay Chattur | Ami Ganatra | Culture
The Zafarnāma was a spiritual victory letter sent by Guru Gobind Singh in 1705 to the Mughal Emperor of India, Aurangzeb, after the Battle of Chamkaur. The letter is written in Persian and verse. The version currently in circulation found in the Dasam Granth, the compilation of Guru Gobind Singh’s poetry, is in Gurmukhi script and Persian verse. Guru Gobind Singh sent 5 Singhs including Daya Singh, Dharam Singh and Sambhal Singh with the help of Naib Subedar Haji Sardar Shah to deliver the Zafarnama to Emperor Aurangzeb in Ahmednagar in 1707. In this letter, Guru Gobind Singh reminds Aurangzeb how he and his soldiers had broken their oaths sworn upon the Qur'an when they promised safe passage to the Guru but launched a hidden attack of an army described as much larger, on forty famished Sikh soldiers. He tells Aurangzeb this was not a battle, it was a slaughter. As such, in spite of losing most of his Sikhs in this attack, he had won a moral victory over the Emperor who had broken his vows to Allah. He also states that despite sending a huge army to capture or kill the Guru, the Mughal forces did not succeed in their mission. This historic poem was translated in Hindi verse for the first time in 300+ years by Veteran Wing Commander Vijay Chattur. To speak more about this piece of Indian culture, Ami Ganatra explores his view on the text and more.
Sun, May 15, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #91 | The Economist's Article On PM Modi, Delhi Mundka Fire, Gyan Vapi Mosque
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Sat, May 14, 2022
185 - Indian Space Exploration | Koushik Vishwanathan | Aloke Kumar | Policy | Bharatvaarta
The ISRO human space program began as the Indian Human spaceflight programme in 2007. This began the development of technology needed to launch crewed orbital spacecraft into low earth orbit. In 2018, the government approved a further $1.5bn for a 7 day crewed flight. Now known as the Gaganyaan programme, the programme aims to send two unmanned missions and one manned flight mission into low earth orbit by 2023. PM Modi launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA) in late 2021 as a way to contribute towards the accelerated development of India's space industry. Speaking on the occasion, the PM said that this undertaking will give the India space sector "new wings". It removes the restrictions on space access, previously only given to ISRO and a select few institutions. ISpA aspires to be the collective voice of the Indian Space industry. In the light of these advancements and India's new found enthusiasm for the space race, we decided to dive deep into Indian space exploration. To shed some light on this exhaustive subject, we invited guests Aloke Kumar and Koushik Vishwanathan. Aloke Kumar is the Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. He has also worked in many teams exploring applications of science to make space exploration easier. Koushik Vishwanathan is also an assistant professor at IISc, with an interest in advanced manufacturing and finishing processes. He has worked with Aloke on many of his projects regarding space exploration.
Wed, May 11, 2022
184 - The Scale Of Poverty In India | Surjit Bhalla | Karan Bhasin | Nirav Kanodra | Bharatvaarta
Poverty has been ever-present in India since Independence, but recent policy stands to change the status quo. Multiple undertakings and initiatives have raised the standard of living for those below the poverty line, but narratives continue to emerge that India's poor are getting poorer. A paper, written by Arvind Virmani, Surjit Bhalla, and Karan Bhasin, aims to find the poverty and distributional consequences of the government's pandemic support measures. The main argument of the paper is that extreme poverty was kept low in India despite the pandemic. It presents estimates of poverty and consumption inequality in India from 2004-05 to 2020-21. Surjit Bhalla is an Indian economist, author and columnist, who is currently the Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund. He was also the part-time Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Karan Bhasin is a New York-based researcher with interests in Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Institutional Economics and Political Economy. He has also appeared on multiple Bharatvaarta episodes speaking about his papers and findings in the economic field. In this episode, they speak about their paper, findings, methodologies and of the state of poverty in India.
Sun, May 08, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #90 | PM Modi's Visit To Germany, RBI Hikes Rates, Tajinder Bagga Arrest
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Wed, May 04, 2022
183 - India-UK Relations | History, Policy, & Future | Nirav Kanodra | Sunil Sharma | Bharatvaarta
India-UK relations have a history from the times of the Mughal empire. Now, the heads of state of these historical countries have taken another step into solidifying the relationship with an upcoming free trade agreement. In this special episode covering Indo-UK relations, we have Nirav Kanodra, who is an investment banker based out of Singapore with extensive experience in sales and trading and Sunil Sharma, the Chief Operating Officer at the Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth, an organization supporting an outward-looking Britain. Together with Roshan Cariappa, follow along as our guests break down significant parts of the Indo-UK relationship such as its long and storied history, the various possible synergies between the two nations, the significance of British PM Boris Johnson's visit, key features of the 2030 roadmap, and more.
Sun, May 01, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #89 | Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Coal Shortage, PM Modi Sikh Outreach
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Sun, April 24, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #88 - Boris Johnson In India, PM Modi's Red Fort Speech, Bulldozer Controversy
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Sun, April 17, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #87 - Jaishank ar & Blinken, India At G7, Ram Navami Celebrations
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Wed, April 13, 2022
182 - Economic Reforms 2.0 | FTAs And More | Nirav Kanodra | Rahul Bajoria
Free trade agreements are the cornerstone of any strong economy. With India's policymaking and foreign policy shifting toward becoming the next manufacturing hub, FTAs are integral for our growth into the next global superpower. Today, we have our guests Rahul Bajoria and Nirav Kanodra. Rahul is the Chief Economist at Barclays, focusing on Asia–Pacific, with a special emphasis on India’s macroeconomy and policy making. Nirav is an investment banker based out of Singapore with extensive experience in sales and trading. He is also considered a prominent voice when it comes to macroeconomic issues. In this episode, they speak about topics such as the significance of FTAs and their use as a strategic tool, how FTAs can ensure optimal economic growth, Indo-Australia agreement, future FTAs that India might sign, and more.
Sun, April 10, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #86 | XE Variant, Wendy Sherman on India, India Helps Sri Lanka, and more
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Sun, April 10, 2022
181 - US-China Nuclear Relations | David Santoro | Velina's Talk
For decades, nuclear weapons have been largely peripheral to U.S.-China relations, but the nuclear relationship is now growing more competitive as both countries pursue major programs to modernize their forces. China’s efforts to strengthen its relatively small nuclear arsenal seem largely oriented toward improving survivability and do not appear to constitute a shift away from the country’s long-standing No First Use (NFU) policy. Nevertheless, the improvements are provoking anxiety in Washington, which has long resisted acknowledging a state of mutual nuclear vulnerability with China. David Santoro is the President and CEO of The Pacific Forum and a published author. His latest work, 'US-China Nuclear Relations: The Importance Of Strategic Triangles', handles the sensitive matter of regulation concerning nuclear weapons.
Sun, April 03, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #85 | India - Australia FTA, Highest GST Collections, Daleep Singh's Comments
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Sun, March 27, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #84 | Yogi Adityanath Sworn In, Wang Yi's Visit To India, GDP Growth Downgraded
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Sat, March 26, 2022
180 - Disruption of Global Supply Chains | Ross Kennedy | Velina's Talk
COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains around the world. But they’ve also been a vital lifeline to support the response, keeping essential medical supplies, food and other key necessities flowing where they’re needed most. There’s no doubt that the pandemic has tested the ingenuity, resilience and flexibility of supply chain leaders globally, as they have sought to maintain essential operations. Ross Kennedy is a professional logistician and strategist with more than fifteen years' experience, covering a broad spectrum of supply chain roles. He is the Director of Global Logistics and Supply Chain for an international food and animal feed ingredient manufacturer, and founder of Fortis Analysis, a strategic advisory service tightly focused on the nexus of geopolitical trends and decentralized supply chains./ In this livestream, he will speak about how global supply chains have been disrupted due to COVID and other geopolitical events.
Thu, March 24, 2022
Bharatvaarta Sports - IPL 2022 Preview | Abhishek Paul | Mahek Vyas | Nirav Kanodra | Rajesh Tiwary
The 2022 Indian Premier League, also known as IPL 15 or Tata IPL 2022, is scheduled to be the fifteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. The tournament is scheduled to start on 26 March 2022, and conclude with the final on 29 May 2022. The group stage of the tournament will be played entirely in the state of Maharashtra, with Mumbai and Pune hosting the matches. The full schedule of the tournament was announced on 6 March 2022. The season will see the expansion of the league, with the addition of two new franchises. This will make it the second season to have ten teams, after the 2011 tournament. Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions, having won their fourth title during the previous season. In this livestream, Abhishek Paul, Mahek Vyas, Nirav Kanodra, and Rajesh Tiwary speak about the upcoming teams in IPL 2022 and their takes on the squad compositions. They will also talk about their favourites in the upcoming tournament and take questions from the audience in this engaging livestream.
Sun, March 20, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #83 | Kashmir Files' Success, Gandhis' Resignation Rejected, India-Russia Oil
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Fri, March 18, 2022
179 - Leading India Through The COVID-19 Crisis | Priyam Gandhi-Mody | Policy | Bharatvaarta
The pandemic has altered the destinies of not just people worldwide but of entire nations. Many developed countries despite having superior infrastructure and significant investments in public health haven’t been able to tackle the onslaught of the pandemic. It was in this backdrop that India’s ability to rise to the challenge had been written off entirely by many leading ‘experts’. Doomsday predictions were made which included mass deaths and anarchy. However, Prime Minister Modi’s robust grip on the administration changed India’s fortunes in the fight against the virus. He took absolute control of the country’s response mechanisms and streamlined systems to cut red-tape. Led by fact-based scientific advice, the Indian government galvanized their inheritance of less-than-adequate resources, augmented capacities rapidly and prudently spent its reserves on the most effective solutions. Hence, even after three waves of the pandemic, India has managed to save more lives than most countries in the world. The country has proved the cynics wrong with one of the lowest fatality rates. As a testament to its scientific and technological prowess, the nation has not only developed multiple indigenous vaccines but is running the world’s largest vaccination drive supported by superb infrastructure. True to our nature as a nurturer, our country has been acting as the ‘pharmacy of the world’ by providing life-saving drugs and medical equipment to other nations. With a staunch resolve to help all of humanity emerge out of the pandemic, India has committed over five billion vaccine doses in 2022 for countries in need and intends to provide more until every human being is secure. A Nation to Protect is a definitive account of India’s pandemic response from the top echelons of leadership and government.
Sun, March 13, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #82 | Russo-Ukrainian Conflict, India's Misfired Missile, Election Results
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Wed, March 09, 2022
178 - Exploring The Creation Of The Indian Bridge Management System With Vaibhav Dange | Policy
The Indian Bridge Management System is one of the most advanced public infrastructure databases in the world. The IBMS creates an inventory of all bridges in the country and rates their structural condition so that timely repair and rehabilitation work can be carried out based on the criticality of the structure. It is the largest platform in the world owned by a single owner, with a database that could exceed 1,50,000 bridge structures. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has inventorized 1,72,517 bridges/structures under this initiative. Under the system, bridges are given a structural rating number; based on its structure; and a socio-economic rating number which measures its importance in relation to it's vicinity. With an MBA degree under his belt, Vaibhav Dange devoted his knowledge in management to implementing processes in ensuring speedy redressal of issues in all spheres of activity. From 2014 to 2019, he was the Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and was very closely associated with all development works related to the national highways. During this tenure, he got involved in the IBMS project, and his deep knowledge and insight resulted in many innovations within the IBMS. He is associated with various infrastructure projects undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Sun, March 06, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #81 | Russo-Ukrainian Conflict, Shane Warne Death, Fuel Price Increase
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Fri, March 04, 2022
177 - India's Path to a Hydrogen-Fuelled Future? | Rajat Seksaria | Bharatvaarta | Policy
India unveiled its first National Hydrogen Policy in January this year with an aim to boost production and use of cleaner sources of energy. The 2021-22 budget allocated Rs. 1500 crore for renewable energy development. Issues faced with current systems include high AT&C losses, inefficient distribution, and billing, The plan will focus on generation of hydrogen from green power resources and on linking India’s growing renewable capacity with the hydrogen economy. It will also effectively integrate renewable energy in the present energy mix. This will be done by scaling up the gas pipeline infrastructure across the country and introducing smart grids. Green hydrogen (GH) producers are to be exempt for 25 years from paying inter-state transmission charges. Bulk consumers will now also be exempted from paying ISTC till 2045. The MOP policy assures GH producers open access to renewable energy generators anywhere in the national grid. Currently, all of India’s hydrogen, about 6 million tonnes annually, is gray. By 2050, nearly 80% of India’s hydrogen is projected to be ‘green’. To speak about this emerging topic, we have Rajat Seksaria, CEO at Acme Solar which is among the largest Renewables company in India. In this episode, he speaks about topics such as additions that can be made to the national hydrogen policy, pros and cons of hydrogen as a fuel, how the hydrogen policy fits within India's push towards green energy, and more.
Tue, March 01, 2022
176 - Russia's War Against Ukraine | Bruno Maçães | Velina Tchakarova | Velina's Talk
In March and April 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to begin massing thousands of military personnel and equipment near its border with Ukraine and in Crimea, representing the largest mobilization since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. This precipitated an international crisis and generated concerns over a potential invasion. Satellite imagery showed movements of armour, missiles, and heavy weaponry. The troops were partially removed by June. The crisis was renewed in October and November 2021, when over 100,000 Russian troops were again massed surrounding Ukraine on three sides by December. The ongoing crisis stems from the protracted Russo-Ukrainian War that began in early 2014. In December 2021, Russia advanced two draft treaties that contained requests for what it referred to as "security guarantees", including a legally binding promise that Ukraine would not join the NATO as well as a reduction in NATO troops and military hardware stationed in Eastern Europe, and threatened unspecified military response if those demands were not met in full. NATO has rejected these requests, and the United States warned Russia of "swift and severe" economic sanctions should it further invade Ukraine. Bruno Maçães is a Portuguese politician, consultant and author. He is a nonresident senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is a former Secretary of State for European Affairs in Portugal. In this livestream, he will speak on the Russo-Ukraine crisis and more.
Sun, February 27, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #80 | Russo-Ukrainian Conflict, Air India Evacuation Flight, NSE Scam, and more
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Tue, February 22, 2022
175 - India And West Asia With Dr. Alvite Ningthoujam | Bharatvaarta | Policy
Historically, India has depended on West Asian countries for energy dependency. Moreover, due to budding business in the region, especially in UAE, around 7 million Indians live here. This has also been a point of discussion in bilateral talks and agreements in the past. Since the election of the Modi government, India's discourse with the Middle East and the rest of West Asia has revolved around topics such as counterterrorism, security, defense cooperation and non-oil trade. Dr. Ningthoujam is a strategic researcher, focusing on India-Middle East relations, Israeli foreign policy, Israel’s ties with the Southeast/East Asian countries, its military exports, geopolitics of Middle East, International Terrorism, and Middle East-China relations. He also holds a Ph. D., from the Centre for West Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi for my doctoral thesis on Israel’s Arms Exports. In this deep dive on Indo-West Asia relationships, Dr. Alvite speaks about topics such as the similarities and differences between various West Asian countries, the various developmental projects undertaken by India in the region, and the change towards West Asian relationships with the election of PM Modi.
Sun, February 20, 2022
174 - State Elections Q&A With Rohit Jayaraman | Bharatvaarta | Politics
The legislative assembly elections are all set to get underway in 4 of India's biggest states. We will see voting on caste lines, party lines, and district favorites. From Uttar Pradesh, to Uttarakhand, to Punjab and Goa, our resident political expert Rohit Jayaraman will take up a LIVE Q&A to delve deep into the specifics of each of these states and provide insights on India's complex electoral systems.
Sun, February 20, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #79 | Charanjit Channi Controversy, Singapore PM's Remarks, Nepal Adopts UPI
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Sun, February 13, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #78 | Udupi Hijab Row, Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, BharatPe Founder Scandal
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Wed, February 09, 2022
173 - India And The Central Asian Republics With Rashmini Koparkar | Bharatvaarta | Policy
India's ties with Central Asia can be traced back to the ancient Silk Road, along which goods, people, and ideas flowed. Under the Modi government, there is a renewed effort to reconnect India with the region. During a recent summit, India expressed a need to boost its ties with all five central Asian nations – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The five Presidents also decided to set up a joint working group on Afghanistan. PM Modi outlined 3 focus areas for India's relationship with the central asian republics. Central Asia is central to India's vision of an integrated and stable extended neighborhood and cooperation for regional security and prosperity. Second is to establish a framework of regular interactions, and third is to create an ambitious roadmap for future cooperation. China has aggressively wooed the CARs through its Belt and Road Initiative to make their dream of a new and improved Silk Road a reality. Chinese anxiety to consolidate its links with CARs and disallow India from taking any initiative in the region is shown by its haste to hold a summit with the leaders of Central Asian countries. On the other hand trade between India and Central Asia lies at a insignificant $2 billion compared to Chinese trade with the CARs, which roughly amounts to $100 billion. India could increase bilateral trade through energy requirements. CARs are rich in resources such as oil, natural gas, and uranium. Giving us the insights on this complex geopolitical situation, we have Rashmini Koparkar, an assistant professor at JNU and an avid follower of central Asian politics. She is a student of International Relations, especially those pertaining to Central Asia & Eurasia. She is also passionate about Indian history, politics, and society. In this episode, she speaks about topics such as the history of India with central Asian republics, North-South corridor, the power of Russia, USA, and China in the region, the role of Afghanistan in relations going forward, and more.
Sun, February 06, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #77 | Quad Meeting In Australia, Budget 2022-23, Indo-US Vaccine Partnership
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Sat, February 05, 2022
172 - A Look Through Indian History In Conversation With Dr. Vikram Sampath | Culture | Bharatvaarta
Vikram Sampath is an esteemed historian and the author of five acclaimed books: Splendours of Royal Mysore, a biography of Gauhar Jaan, S Balachander, and a two-volume biography of Savarkar. In 2021, Sampath was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is a former senior fellow at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, and has many many more achievements under his belt. Welcome to the podcast. As the intellectual fountainhead of the ideology of Hindutva, which is in political ascendancy in India today, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is undoubtedly one of the most contentious political thinkers and leaders of the twentieth century. Accounts of his eventful and stormy life have oscillated from eulogizing hagiographies to disparaging demonization. The truth, as always, lies somewhere in between and has unfortunately never been brought to light. Savarkar and his ideology stood as one of the strongest and most virulent opponents of Gandhi, his pacifist philosophy and the Indian National Congress. Dr. Sampath has written a two-part biography on this unseen hero of the Indian independence movement; the focus of this conversation. In this episode, our hosts Roshan Cariappa and Amit Paranjape bring up topics of Savarkar as a successor to Lokmanya Tilak, the relation between Subhash Chandra Bose and Savarkar, and his forward-looking thoughts on geopolitics and foreign relations. They also spoke about history as an art; whether there is such a thing as objective history and how we should look at idolized historical figures. This episode is sure to be a treat for history buffs and fans of Dr. Sampath alike. Viewers can also find this this episode on all audio platforms.
Tue, February 01, 2022
171 - Land Of The Gods: The Story Of Haryana | Arjun Singh Kadlan | Ami Ganatra
The great war of right versus wrong was fought here. It was from this land that Lord Krishna’s wisdom—the universal truth—spread across the globe. It is the cradle of the ancient Indus-Saraswati civilization, with the sacred river Saraswati, glorified in the Rig Veda, flowing in its full might across the plains and onward. Kings and emperors used this place to expand and consolidate their empires. The East India Company, and later the British Crown, played their games here, manipulating and managing their colonial affairs. The much-ridiculed ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ political epithet originated here. This land gave the nation a number of stalwarts of the Independence movement. And, it became the address for a cocktail of regional and national political manoeuvrings, impacting national politics in major ways. In his debut book, Land of the Gods: The Story of Haryana, Arjun Singh Kadian takes the readers through a fascinating journey of Haryana which offers new insights and delightful nuggets. His work has been described as an ambitious book that engages with a region and people who have defined the subcontinent for over five millennia. In this episode, hosted by Ami Ganatra, he tackles topics such as the medieval history of Haryana, how ancient Haryanvis led their lives in one of the most war-struck parts of India, and more. This episode is sure to be a treat for history buffs.
Sun, January 30, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #76 | New Chief Economic Advisor, Budget 2022-23, Air India In Tata Hands
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Sat, January 29, 2022
170 - The Strategy Of Denial With Eldridge Colby | Velina Tchakarova | Velina's Talk
Elbridge Colby is co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative, a policy initiative focused on developing strategies to prepare the United States for an era of sustained great power competition. He is the author of The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict (Yale University Press), which The Wall Street Journal selected as one of the top ten books of 2021. Previously, Colby was from 2018-2019 the Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security, where he led the Center’s work on defense issues. Before that, he served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development from 2017-2018. In that role, he served as the lead official in the development and rollout of the Department’s preeminent strategic planning guidance, the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS). The NDS shifted the Department of Defense’s focus to the challenges to U.S. military superiority and interests posed by China in particular followed by Russia, prioritizing restoring the Joint Force’s warfighting edge against these major power competitors. He also served as the primary Defense Department representative in the development of the 2017 National Security Strategy.
Tue, January 25, 2022
169 - The Future Of Semiconductors | Gaurav Goel | Arun Mampazhy | Bharatvaarta | Policy
The 2020–2022 global chip shortage is an ongoing crisis in which the demand for integrated circuits (commonly known as semiconductor chips) is greater than the supply, affecting more than 169 industries[3] and has led to major price increases, shortages and queues amongst consumers for automobiles, graphics cards, video game consoles, computers, and other products that require semiconductors.[4][5][6] Commonly cited causes for the shortage include the COVID-19 pandemic, the China–United States trade war, and various severe weather incidents. The Indian government has announced a 76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country. We're also seeing inter-country talks between India and Taiwan, with TSMC and UMC looking to set up a facility in India. Can this lead to India being the hub for semiconductors in the future? Our guests for this episode are Gaurav Goel and Arun Mampazhy. Gaurav is a micro architect with two decades of experience in the semiconductor field. He has worked with prominent companies like Intel, Synopys, and is currently working at AMD. Arun has a BTech from IIT-M and MS from University of Maryland in semiconductor fabrication and over a decade of industry experience. He's also keeping a keen eye on semiconductor manufacturing in India. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, January 24, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #75 | Canadian Border Incident, Anti-Indian Channel Blocked, Netaji @ India Gate
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Sat, January 22, 2022
168 - Responding to COVID In 2022 With Shamika Ravi | Policy | Bharatvaarta
Prof. Shamika Ravi is VP @ ORF, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, and a former member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. She is one of the most recognized people in Developmental Economics in India today. We hosted Prof. Ravi in Aug 2020 for a data-led analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic; she spoke about the rising infections, impact of lockdowns, how various states have performed, impact on healthcare infrastructure, innovation and economy, and the way out. In this conversation we look at the current state of the pandemic and how States should formulate a policy response in light of the 3rd Wave. Prof. Ravi speaks about the impact of vaccinations, how we can sustain our economy, the focus on healthcare, and more. Follow Prof. Shamika Ravi on Twitter - https://twitter.com/shamikaravi
Tue, January 18, 2022
167 - Goa Assembly Elections Decoded | Rohit Jayaraman | Nimish Joshi | Bharatvaarta | Politics
Legislative Assembly elections will be held in Goa on 14 February 2022 to elect 40 members of the Goa Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 10 March 2022. In this election, we are seeing major parties from all over the country such as BJP, Congress, TMC, and AAP competing for seats in the first assembly elections of 2022. We have our resident political experts, Rohit Jayaraman and Nimish Joshi, break down the various parties and players they bring to the table. They also discussed the history of politics in Goa, the role of Manohar Parrikar in the politics of the state, the shift against Bahujan politics and more. They also provided insights into voting tendencies of the population, and into the chances that the various parties have in the state in this comprehensive deep dive on Goa politics.
Sun, January 16, 2022
Bharatvaarta Sports - India-SA Test Series | Abhishek Paul | Mahek Vyas | Nirav Kanodra
India have lost yet another series away from home, this time against South Africa / Virat Kohli stepped down as Test captain yesterday Besides the batsmen’s failures, Kohli listed inconsistency, lack of application, lapse in concentration and their inability to seize the crunch moments as reasons for the loss. South Africa won the series 2-1. Also, yesterday Virat Kohli announced on social media that he will be stepping down as Test Captain. On this livestream, Abhishek Paul, Mahek Vyas, and Nirav Kanodra will talk about the team and the way forward.
Sun, January 16, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #74 | Startup Innovation Week, Omicron Cases Spike, UK-India FTA
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Sat, January 15, 2022
166 - Russia's Approach To The Near Abroad & Eurasia - Samuel Ramani, Velina Tchakarova
Samuel Ramani is a politics and international relations tutor at the University of Oxford, where he completed his DPhil. An associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, he contributes regularly to Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, BBC World Service, Al Jazeera English and CNN International. He tweets as @samramani2.
Sat, January 15, 2022
21 Moments from 2021 | Bharatvaarta | Politics | Policy | Culture
On this special episode, we look back at 21 moments from 2021 across 86 episodes covering Politics, Policy, and Culture. Watch this video and check out our best moments from the last year. Jeffrey Archer - Why He Releases in India First - https://youtu.be/l4E3BOvdEyM Vijay Gokhale - How Does China Negotiate - https://youtu.be/jgEv4C86HFk Velina - New Geopolitical Order Post-Trump - https://youtu.be/jrtW5rHJfSs Hizbu - Humanitarian Situation In Afghanistan - https://youtu.be/EiZR1EOfo5k Sanjeev Sanyal - Economic Recovery Post-COVID - https://youtu.be/3RJ8pp_oSpw Nimish - Startup Boom in 2021 Explained - https://youtu.be/OBI3rl5VdDk Rajeev Mantri - India Startup IPOs After Zomato - https://youtu.be/OBI3rl5VdDk Harsh Gupta - Economic Impact Of 2nd Wave - https://youtu.be/8oNDuDMUxKE Ruchir Sharma - Foreign Press against Modi - https://youtu.be/rydhfyKATFw Anand Ranga - Justification for Farm Laws - https://youtu.be/yTjBYG0NXDY Jayant Sinha - Being Competitive While Being Sustainable - https://youtu.be/IS6HLVVefLk Rameesh Kailasam - How Should Regulators Approach Cryptocurrency? - https://youtu.be/uKLANrQFzQ0 Sridhar Vembu - Developing Indigenous Capabilities for Atmanirbhar Bharat - https://youtu.be/bD_RTcRqzVc Shailesh Pathak - Global best practices that can be used in India - https://youtu.be/7P5d6PMN9UU Rajiv Malhotra - Impact of AI - https://youtu.be/xNbCLELGobg Amish Tripathi - Individuality vs. Collectivism - https://youtu.be/K0xfcAf47WI Anand Ranganathan - Freedom Of Speech In The Social Media Era - https://youtu.be/YZUDfRY6QMo Shakti Sinha - Shri. Atal Behari Vajpayee's significance - https://youtu.be/JQjIXLI1FmI Vivek - Counterfactual: What if Bose had come back to India? - https://youtu.be/xzt0TrXtNnU Nitin Gokhale - Manohar Parikkar's Informal Style- https://youtu.be/dr53ylSfcII Shridhar Venkat - How Akshaya Patra Helps Children Realize Their Dreams - https://youtu.be/8cuUA5M2Sg0 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, January 09, 2022
Bharatvaarta Weekly #73 | PM Modi's Security Breach, India's GDP Growth, Omicron Cases Spike
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about rising number of COVID cases, PM Modi's visit to Punjab, India's upcoming Test match, and India's rising GDP. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Wed, January 05, 2022
165 - The Legend Of Birsa Munda | Tuhin Sinha | Bharatvaarta | Culture
Tuhin A. Sinha is an Indian author and politician. He is known for the novels Mission Shengzhan, a topic of a previous episode on Bharatvaarta, and today's topic of discussion, The Legend Of Birsa Munda; a dramatized account of one of the unsung heroes of India's independence movement. In 19th century India, deep in the heart of what is now the state of Jharkhand, the Adivasis have been leading a life of absolute misery and darkness. The colonial state, with the help of its scheming local collaborators, has cast a net of abuse and exploitation that is tightening around these Adivasis, much like a hangman’s noose does. Everything they hold dear – their land, homes, history, traditions, religion, families – has fallen victim to the grand colonial plan of building a magnificent but merciless empire for the Queen. At the heart of the rebellion against the colonials is the twenty-five-year-old Birsa Munda. He decides what must be done to save his community and leads the Adivasis in fighting back to reclaim their lives. Based on true events, this epic tale of courage is a tribute to the life of Birsa Munda, who in his very short life, mobilized the tribal community, rebelled against forced conversions, envisioned a fairer, more just society and died fighting for it. The Legend of Birsa Munda is the story of a subaltern tribal hero, whose contribution to India’s struggle for independence must never be forgotten. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Mon, December 27, 2021
164 - Will The Stock Market Crash? | Nimish Joshi | Rajeev Mantri | Bharatvaarta
Domestic equities rose to their peak levels in October on strong global cues with P/E multiples touching 31 for the Sensex. This then prompted a sell-off by foreign investors, prompting them to pull a whopping ₹13,550 crore from Indian equities during the month. Indian stocks have witnessed a heavy outflow of foreign investment - a key driver for domestic equities - over the past two months. Benchmarks like Sensex have corrected nearly 10 per cent from their record high levels. Both the Sensex and Nifty tanked about 2.5% each as concerns about risks from the rapid spread of the omicron coronavirus variant prompted selling in global equities. The Reserve Bank of India is forecast to hike its repo rate by 25 basis points in Q2 2022, its first increase in more than three years, In this episode, we have experts Nimish Joshi and Rajeev Mantri speaking about these events and more, and gauging their short, medium, and long term impact on the Indian stock market. They spoke about what actually happened in the market correction, IPO market post the underwhelming PayTM IPO, the near future outlook, the influence of macro factors on stock prices, and more.
Sun, December 26, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #72 | Court Blast at Ludhiana, Omicron Spike, Good Governance Day and Christmas
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, December 19, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #71 | Omicron Projections, Ganguly Vs Virat, Bhutan Confers Award On PM Modi
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we spoke about the PM inagurating the Kashi corridor, Bhutan conferring an award on PM Modi, Indian model winning Miss Universe, the Ganguly vs Virat controversy and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Thu, December 16, 2021
163 - Discussing Vasudeva Krishna and Mathura With Padmashri Meenakshi Jain | Culture | Bharatvaarta
Professor Meenakshi Jain is a renowned Indian political scientists and historian, along with being a scholar on relations between caste and politics. In 2020, she was conferred with the Padma Shri for her work in the field of literature and education. From dealing with the rebirth of temples, to making the case for the Ayodhya temple, to exploring Hindu-Muslim relations in India, her deeply researched books have dealt with historical issues of national importance. In this episode, she spoke about her new book Vasudeva Krishna and Mathura. This book explores the history of image worship in India, with a focus on the Bhagavata religion that evolved around Vasudeva Krishna. it covers the destruction and reconstruction of the Keshavadeva temple at Mathura, through Mughal rule to the modern court case with the Trust Masjiid Idgah. Reportedly, the documents provided in the book "attest to the dogged Hindu commitment to the site."
Sun, December 12, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #70 | Gen. Rawat Accident, Omicron Variant Updates, Farmer's Protest Called Off
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about the new PLIs worth 76000 crore proposed by the government, India beating New Zealand in the test series, updates on the Omicron variant, and the farmer's protest being called off. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sat, December 11, 2021
Quo Vadis, Eurodollar System? - Jeffrey P. Snider, Emil Kalinowski, Velina Tchakarova
Eurodollars are time deposits denominated in U.S. dollars at banks outside the United States, and thus are not under the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve. Consequently, such deposits are subject to much less regulation than similar deposits within the U.S. The term was originally coined for U.S. dollars in European banks, but it expanded over the years to its present definition. A U.S. dollar-denominated deposit in Tokyo or Beijing would be likewise deemed a Eurodollar deposit (sometimes an Asiadollar). There is no connection with the euro currency or the eurozone. The offshore locations of Eurodollar make it exposed to potential country risk and economic risk. Since the Eurodollar market is not run by any government agency its growth is hard to estimate. However, the Eurodollar market is by a wide margin the largest source of global finance. In 1997, nearly 90% of all international loans were made this way. In December 1985 the Eurodollar market was estimated by J.P. Morgan Guaranty bank to have a net size of 1.668 trillion. As Chief Investment Strategist for Alhambra Investment Partners, Jeff directs the day-to-day investment processes and spearheads the investment research efforts while providing close contact to Alhambra’s client base. Emil Kalinowski, CFA, is employed in the metals and mining industry writing about how socioeconomic and geopolitical trends affect the supply, demand, and price of base and precious metals. His present focus is on the 2007 malfunction of the monetary system and its continuing disorder
Sat, December 04, 2021
161 - Urban Architecture And Spaces With Shirish Beri | Bharatvaarta
Shirish Beri’s works have been bearing a distinct mark on modern Indian architecture since 1975 Initially as Director (Design) with “Beri architects and engineers pvt. ltd.” and later through his company “Shirish Beri and Associates”. His work is free, spontaneous, as it is not bound by conditioning and constrains of a particular style or ism. It is intensely responsive to the site, the socio cultural behavior-values and Life as a whole. His designs address his concerns in life and contribute towards a better quality of life. Besides adding a new immeasurable dimension in the users’ lives, these design have won him National-International awards and coverage. His deep search for meaning in life has made him explore various mediums of understanding and expression such as painting, poetry, philosophy, deep ecology and extensive travelling.
Tue, November 30, 2021
160 - The Midway Battle: Modi's Rollercoaster Second Term - Gautam Chintamani (Author)
Gautam Chintamani is a film historian and the author of Rajneeti (Penguin-Random House, 2019), the first biography of Rajnath Singh. He is the author of the bestselling Dark Star: The Loneliness of Being Rajesh Khanna (HarperCollins, 2014), The Film That Revived Hindi Cinema (HarperCollins, 2016) and Pink- The Inside Story (HarperCollins, 2017). About the Book: In 2019, the BJP came into power once again on the back of one of the most significant electoral mandates in recent years. Since then, the Narendra Modi-led government has seen a tumultuous few years as they have implemented far-reaching legislative changes including the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, triple talaq, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as well as farming laws. These laws, when implemented, caused widespread protests and upheaval across the country. While the country grappled with internal strife, it also faced challenges from its neighbors in the form of one of the most intense military stand-offs in decades after an unprovoked attack by China’s People’s Liberation Army at Galwan as well as a global pandemic. While the Modi government took swift steps to limit the spread of the pandemic in 2020, the second wave of COVID-19 in early 2021 hit the country hard, claiming thousands of lives. Bringing a well-researched and nuanced understanding to Modi’s second term, The Midway Battle sheds light on the sociopolitical issues facing India as it continues its struggle against enemies both known and unknown, and puts into in perspective what lies ahead for the world’s biggest democracy. Buy the book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/GCMidwayBattle Connect with Gautam on Twitter @GChintamani or gautamchintamani.com
Sun, November 28, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #69 | Omicron Variant, Crypto Bill, INS Vela, India Challenges OPEC, and more
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about the Omicron variant of the pandemic, the digital bills tabled in the parliament, the rise of TMC, INS Vela, India challenging the OPEC and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Thu, November 25, 2021
159 - View From The Inside - Aashish Chandorkar | Policy | Bharatvaarta
Mr. Chandorkar is director of Bengaluru-based policy think tank Smahi Foundation of Policy and Research. He was recently appointed to the post of Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India (PMI), World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva (at DS/Director level) for a period of three years. In this episode, he speaks about the view from the inside on the functioning of the Indian government and geopolitics. With his appointment to the WTO, Mr. Chandorkar expresses his unique insider perspective on multilateral trade relations, how other countries are dealing with a post-COVID world, how much of the perception of India is being built by Western media and more. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Tue, November 23, 2021
158 - India At COP-26 With Vaibhav Chaturvedi | Policy | Bharatvaarta
For nearly three decades the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits – called COPs – which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’. In that time climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority.This year will be the 26th annual summit – giving it the name COP26. With the UK as President, COP26 takes place in Glasgow.In the run up to COP26 the UK is working with every nation to reach agreement on how to tackle climate change. World leaders will arrive in Scotland, alongside tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses and citizens for twelve days of talks.Not only is it a huge task but it is also not just yet another international summit. Most experts believe COP26 has a unique urgency. Vaibhav is an economist who leads The Council's work on Low-Carbon Pathways. His research focuses on energy and climate change mitigation policy issues, especially those impacting India, within the integrated assessment modelling framework of the Global Change Assessment Model (GCAM). Vaibhav’s recent work includes studies on pathways and policies for achieving India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Mid-Century Strategies within the context of sustainable development and national priorities, the climate policy–energy–water nexus, transportation energy and emission scenarios, HFC emission scenarios and mitigation policy, and nuclear energy scenarios for India. In this episode he speaks about topics such as India's agenda at the COP 26 conference, alternative energy transitions, changes in the mobility sector, agriculture and climate change's effect on it, and more.
Sun, November 21, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #68 | Vir Das Controversy, Delhi Lockdown, Farm Laws Repealed
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about the Vir Das controversy, delivery of the S400 air defence systems from Russia, Delhi lockdown due to smog, repeal of the farm laws, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Fri, November 19, 2021
157 - A Conversation With Vikram Sood - Former Head R&AW | Velina's Talk | Bharatvaarta
Vikram Sood is the former head of India's foreign intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), and an advisor to the Observer Research Foundation, an independent public policy think tank in New Delhi. Sood was an officer of the Indian Postal Service (IPoS) before he joined the intelligence organisation R&AW and later served as its spymaster from 2000 to 2003. He retired as a career intelligence officer with 31 years of service on 31 March 2003. He trained under the mentorship of B. Raman and interviewed by Gentleman R.N Kao. He is the author of the book The Unending Game: A Former R&AW Chief's Insights into Espionage published in 2018, which according to Sood is not a memoir but a beginner's guide to intelligence and espionage. In this episode, Velina Tchakarova speaks to him on his take about the current state of global geopolitics.
Tue, November 16, 2021
156 - Election Analysis - By-Elections November 2021 Explained With Rohit Jayaraman | Bharatvaarta
The results of all the bypolls held in 29 assembly seats and three Lok Sabha seats are in. The Trinamool Congress swept all four assembly seats in West Bengal with Udayan Guha winning the Dinhata seat, previously held by the BJP, by a margin of 1,63,005 votes.Meanwhile, the Congress party swept the Himachal and Rajasthan bypolls. The party wrested the Mandi Lok Sabha seat from the BJP and won all three assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh. In Rajasthan, the party won both the Dhariawad and Vallabhnagar assembly constituencies with margins of 18,725 and 20,606 votes, respectively. It also reclaimed Madhya Pradesh’s Raigaon, a traditional BJP seat, after 31 years, besides bagging one seat each in Karnataka and Maharashtra. However, it lost Jobat, a reserved ST seat, and the Prithvipur assembly seat in MP to the BJP, which also retained its Khandwa Lok Sabha seat. The BJP-led alliance claimed victory in all five assembly seats in Assam. The saffron party also wrested Telangana’s Huzurabad from the ruling TRS, while securing a win in Karnataka’s Sindagi. Rohit Jayaraman, our resident political expert, breaks down the significance of the by poll elections and what they portend for the coming elections.
Sun, November 14, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #67 | Norovirus, Ambush In Manipur, Khel Ratna Awards
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we spoke about the Norovirus making rounds in Kerala, the Padma and Khel Ratna awards, India's IPO rush. We also discussed the protests in Maharashtra, the ambush in Manipur, and the revised GDP forecast. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Fri, November 12, 2021
155 - Poland's Role In European And Global Affairs - Dr. Jacek Bartosiak & Velina Tchakarova
The Republic of Poland is a Central European country and member of the European Union and NATO, among others. Poland wields considerable influence in Central and Eastern Europe and is a middle power in international affairs. The foreign policy of Poland is based on four basic commitments: to Atlantic co-operation, to European integration, to international development and to international law. The Polish economy is fairly open and relies strongly on international trade. Since the collapse of communism and its re-establishment as a democratic nation, Poland has extended its responsibilities and position in European and Western affairs, supporting and establishing friendly foreign relations with both the West and with numerous European countries. In this livestream, we will speak about the geopolitical significance of this country featuring Jacek Bartosiak. Jacek Bartosiak is an expert in geopolitics and geostrategy and a senior analyst with Geopolitical Futures. He is founder and owner of Strategy & Future. Dr. Bartosiak is the author of three books. Dr. Bartosiak speaks at conferences on the strategic situation in Central and Eastern Europe, The Western Pacific and Asia. He graduated from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw, and is a managing partner at a law firm dealing with business services since 2004.
Tue, November 09, 2021
154 - India's Path Towards A $5 Trillion Economy With Dr. Aruna Sharma | Policy | Bharatvaarta
India is the world’s largest and most vigorous democracy. Today’s new economic balance of power has given the country a chance to reclaim much of its earlier glory when it was one of the world’s richest civilizations. In the current context, India’s fundamentally vital indicators reflect the country’s potential as an economic powerhouse. As Indians, we have proved ourselves in almost every sphere within and outside our country. We have all the ingredients of a resilient society, backed by strong societal support but not social security, a conservative economic system which is to an extent recession-proof but not transparent, and a great talent pool but with limited opportunities for nurturing those skills. What we lack is the right approach to policy making and the development of an ecosystem to harness our immense potential. Dr Aruna Sharma is an Indian Administrative Officer of 1982 batch Madhya Pradesh Cadre retired after her work in Steel and Information Technology in government of India. She has always focused to have holistic approach and establish system in all her postings for ensuring sustainable quality outcomes. She has two books reaching the Last Beneficiary: Resource Convergence Mantra Model (2008) and Impact of Recourse Convergence in Policy Making, Program Design and Execution (2014) released by UNDP. FAO has also published her work on food security.
Sun, November 07, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #66 | Delhi Cracker Ban, Covaxin Approved By WHO, Fuel Prices Cut
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we spoke about Deepavali celebrations this year generating Rs. 1.25 trillion to the economy, PM Modi unveiling the new Shankaracharya statue at Kedarnath, Delhi's air quality has becoming even worse after residents flouted the blanket ban on crackers, news of Mukesh Ambani relocating to London rubbished by Reliance and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Tue, November 02, 2021
153 - NYT's Anti-India Agenda With Ashley Rindsberg | Policy | Bharatvaarta
As flagship of the American news media, the New York Times is the world's most powerful news outlet. With thousands of reporters covering events from all corners of the globe, the Times has the power to influence wars, foment revolution, shape economies and change the very nature of our culture. It doesn't just cover the news: it creates it. The Gray Lady Winked pulls back the curtain on this illustrious institution to reveal a quintessentially human organization where ideology, ego, power and politics compete with the more humble need to present the facts. In its 10 gripping chapters, The Gray Lady Winked offers readers an eye-opening, often shocking, look at the New York Times's greatest journalistic failures, so devastating they changed the course of history. In this episode, we speak to the author of this book on the way that the New York Times manufactures narratives and pushes propoganda to maintain it's power. We also tackle topics of the NYT's coverage of India and its alignment towards China.
Sun, October 31, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #65 | India-Israel Partnership, Puneet Rajkumar Death, PM Modi Visits Italy
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, October 24, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #64 | 100 Crore Vaccinations, Amit Shah In Kashmir, T20 World Cup
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sat, October 23, 2021
152 - Global Energy Crisis & Geopolitics - Tracy Shuchart & Velina Tchakarova
The world is facing an energy crunch as the supply of natural gas, coal and other energy sources fails to adequately satisfy demand. Natural gas prices have risen multifold in Europe this year while several factories in China have shut down due to power disruptions linked to the short supply of coal. The U.K., meanwhile, has witnessed many of its fuel pumps running dry and the country’s military has been called in to prevent any violence. India’s power plants are also running on critically low coal stocks. Tracy Shuchart manages an energy and materials portfolio for a family office. She is also the Energy and Materials strategist at Hedge Fund Telemetry. In this livestream, we will handle audience questions about the looming energy crisis and the state of power in the world.
Wed, October 20, 2021
151 - India-US Relations, Quad, Aukus, And More | Sreemoy Talukdar | Policy
The speech by Mr Modi at the UNGA spoke not only about the demographics of India but also the various sectors in which we are quickly gaining ground over international competitors. This was a meeting to further strengthen bilateral ties between India and the US. PM Modi also spoke about the five T's - Tradition, Talent, Technology, Trade, Trusteeship - to redefine the nature of India-US ties. India, the US and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China’s rising military maneuvering in the region. The Quad vaccine rollout will definitely strengthen relationships with all members. The Quad leaders also spoke about a "series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure". In this episode, Sreemoy Talukdar spoke about all these topics and more, giving us insights into the current state of geopolitics between the India and the US.
Sun, October 17, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #63 | New Defence Companies, Power Crisis, IPL Finals, and more
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Fri, October 15, 2021
150 - Punjab Politics Decoded With Rohit Jayaraman | Bharatvaarta | Politics
In this episode, our resident political expert Rohit Jayaraman speaks about the developing political situation in Punjab. He speaks about topics such as why Punjab's politics are unique among North Indian states, about key political figures such as Captain Amarinder Singh, Navjot Singh Sindhu and the AAP in Punjab. He also tackled the issue of how the choice of Charanjit Singh Channi for the CM post in the state would affect politics and how the Congress leadership has handled the issue. All this more in this special episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast.
Sun, October 10, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #62 | Air India Returns To Tata, Insurgency in Kashmir, CWC Meeting
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Tue, October 05, 2021
149 - A Conversation With Tracey Follows | Velina's Talk | Bharatvaarta
Tracey Follows is a professional futurist and works with clients on long-term strategies, including Telefonica, Google, Sky, Farfetch, Conde Nast, and Virgin. She writes and speaks on Futures, appearing in a global list of 50 female futurists in Forbes. She has spoken at UN HQ, the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, and at events such as Think With Google. She has appeared on BBC Business Matters, is a go-to futurist for many national press titles, and is a contributor columnist in Forbes. She was an Adage 'Woman to Watch' 2017, Women in Marketing Award Winner for Outstanding Contribution to Marketing 2016, and Inaugural Creative Strategy Jury President at Cannes Lions 2019. In 2018, she was listed by Business Cloud as a Trailblazing Woman in Tech. She is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists, World Futures Studies Federation, and a Fellow of the RSA. In this episode, Velina Tchakarova speaks to her about the future of humanity, touching on topics such as futurism, the biggest systemic risks in the future, major shifts in the geopolitical sphere, her book "The Future of You", major shifts in the geopolitical sphere, the possible winner of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and more.
Sun, October 03, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #61 | Indo-UK Vaccine Spat, Coal Shortages, Ordinance Board Dissolved
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Tue, September 28, 2021
148 - Bringing Back Our Gods | S. Vijay Kumar | India Pride Project | Bharatvaarta | Culture
Shri. S. Vijay Kumar is a Singapore-based finance and shipping expert who is general manager of a leading ocean transportation company. In 2007–08 he started a blog on Indian art and thereafter in 2010 got involved with both Indian and United States law enforcement agencies that were investigating cases of idol theft and smuggling. His book The Idol Thief is based on his association with these agencies. Vijay has played a role in the arrests of several idol thieves and smugglers. He has also successfully matched several stolen idols with pieces that have been acquired by museums, thereby ensuring their repatriation to India. In this episode, we speak about the returning of artefacts to India by President Joe Biden, and the journey of how they were brought to India. We also explored the changing global mindset and many topics on artefact theft.
Sun, September 26, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #60 | Mega Airline Deal, Joe Biden And PM Modi Meet, Mega Airline Deal, And More
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Thu, September 23, 2021
147 - A Conversation With Major General Mick Ryan | Velina Tchakarova | Bharatvaarta | Policy
Major General Mick Ryan graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1989 as a Combat Engineer. Early career highlights include: serving with the 6RAR Battalion Group in East Timor in 2000; in 2003, being the lead planner for development of the first ADF Network Centric Warfare Roadmap; and in 2005, serving as the Deputy J3 for the MultiNational Security Transition Command – Iraq, Baghdad. Major General Ryan has a Bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from the University of New England and is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force School of Languages. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and a graduate of the USMC School of Advanced Warfighting. In 2012, he graduated with distinction from the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, earning a Master’s in International Public Policy. Major General Ryan has deep experience the fields of strategy, interagency and joint operations, command and leadership as well as professional military education. He possesses a long-standing interest in national and military strategy, military history, as well as organizational innovation and adaptation. He is President of the Defence Entrepreneurs Forum (Australia), an undertaking to nurture innovation in the ADF’s junior leaders. He is a proud Member of the Military Writers Guild. Major General Ryan was appointed Commander, Australian Defence College in January 2018. In this episode, he talks about topics such as the Aukus pact, reconfiguring supply chains after the pandemic, the role of Australia in the evolving geopolitical landscape and more.
Tue, September 21, 2021
146 - A Conversation with Sir Jeffrey Archer | Phoebe Sullivan (CFOC) | Culture | Bharatvaarta
Sir Jeffrey Archer is a bestselling author, having authored over 40 books and selling over 330 million copies worldwide. His most famous novels include Kane and Abel, Honour Among Thieves, The Prodigal Daughter, A Prisoner of Birth, and A Prison Diary. If that wasn't enough he's been a parliamentarian as well, he has served 2 British Prime Ministers, Mrs. Margaret Thatcher and Sir John Major. Kane and Abel proved to be his best-selling work, reaching number one on The New York Times bestsellers list. As well as novels and short stories, Sir Archer has also written three stage plays. Over My Dead Body is the latest book in his William Warwick series. In this wide-ranging discussion with Sir Archer, Roshan Cariappa and Phoebe Sullivan pick his brain about topics from cricket to writing to cancel culture and more. He also recalls anecdotes from his time working for Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, along with advice to youth who are looking to get into politics. Sir Archer also offered his take on the impact of the pandemic on the world and how trade has been affected by Brexit. All this and more in this special episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, September 19, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #59 | Telecom Reforms, Air India Bids, Gujarat's New CM, and more
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Fri, September 17, 2021
145 - Reporting On The Ground @ Afghanistan | Hizbullah Khan, Journalist | Velina's Talk
The Taliban were removed from power in Afghanistan by US-led forces in 2001, but the group has seized control of the country once again following a rapid offensive. The capital, Kabul, was the last major city to fall to the offensive that began months ago but accelerated as the hardline Islamists gained control of territories. The group entered direct talks with the US back in 2018, and in February 2020 the two sides struck a peace deal that committed the US to withdrawal and the Taliban to preventing attacks on US forces. Other promises included not allowing al-Qaeda or other militants to operate in areas it controlled and proceeding with national peace talks. The promise made by the Taliban - in Pashtun areas straddling Pakistan and Afghanistan - was to restore peace and security and enforce their own austere version of Sharia, or Islamic law, once in power. Having outlasted a superpower through two decades of war, the Taliban began seizing vast swathes of territory, before once again toppling a government in Kabul in the wake of a foreign power withdrawing. They swept across Afghanistan in just 10 days, taking their first provincial capital on 6 August . By 15 August, they were at the gates of Kabul.
Wed, September 15, 2021
144 - Discussing "Battles Of The Maratha Empire" With Aneesh Gokhale | Ami Ganatra | Culture
Between the years 1659 and 1818, the Marathas fought hundreds of battles, not only in the Sahyadris, but across the country. Some of these were pivotal and game changing - such as the Pratapgad Campaign, Palkhed or Panipat. The course of Maratha and Indian history was altered by these battles. This book attempts to throw a light on a dozen of these significant battles and campaigns, focusing on the reasons, the chess - like moves and the effects of victories and defeats. In this episode, the author of the book Aneesh Gokhale breaks down the significance of some well-known battles of the Maratha Empire. He began by describing the situation in the Deccan before the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji, followed by his encounter with Afzal Khan and his fight against the British. He also broke down the significance of the 27 year war with the Mughal empire and the reasons for the eventual fall of the Maratha Empire. This episode is hosted by author Ami Ganatra, who has appeared on the Bharatvaarta episode "Mahabharata Unravelled".
Sun, September 12, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #58 | Ganesh Chathurti, BRICS Meeting, India's Covishield Order
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Thu, September 09, 2021
143 - Startup To IPO | Rajeev Mantri | Nimish Joshi | Policy | Bharatvaarta
This year, India is witnessing an increasing number of high-profile internet startups going public. Food delivery giant Zomato listed its shares on the public markets earlier in July and saw its market cap hitting USD 13 billion. Other big wig companies like digital payments firms Paytm and MobiKwik, omnichannel beauty product retailer Nykaa, online travel booking firm ixigo, and digital insurance marketplace PolicyBazaar, among others, have already filed with the Indian market regulator to get listed. The market for initial public offerings in India is turning into a feeding frenzy. The amount of money raised in IPOs this year has reached $8.8 billion, already surpassing the totals of the past three years though it's only August. At the current pace, 2021 would exceed the all-time record of $11.8 billion. In this live episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Rajeev Mantri and Nimish Joshi speak about the process of growing as a startup to going public in an IPO. Tune in with your questions on the IPO boom and discuss the golden age of going public in India.
Tue, September 07, 2021
142 - Inside India's Vaccination Drive with Dr. Yogesh Panchwagh | Policy | Bharatvaarta
India on Monday has once again achieved a milestone by administering more than 1 crore Covid vaccine doses for the third time in the last 11 days. A total of 1,05,76,911 doses were administered on Monday, officials said, adding that the figure is expected to increase with thecompilation of the final reports. Dr. Yogesh Panchwagh is a doctor in Pune, working as a frontline healthcare worker during both peaks of the pandemic in Pune. In this special episode, he spoke about how the vaccine effort has been progressing in Pune, the role of technology in combating the pandemic, vaccination efforts as a public-private partnership, and under-16 vaccination. He also tackled topics such as India's earlier efforts in inoculating the population and how it has helped in combating the pandemic and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sun, September 05, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #57 | India @ The Paralympics, Partnership With Moscow, GDP Update
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Fri, September 03, 2021
141 - Rise of OBC Politics | Rohit Jayaraman | Bharatvaarta | Politics
The politics of backward caste assertion in India is undergoing a new resurgence. The possible culmination of a series of events, mostly unrelated to each other, is likely to transform Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from an administrative category to a political one. And this has the potential to irreversibly change the nature and character of Indian democracy. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s victory in 2014 (and 2019) was not just due to greater consolidation of the upper castes, but also because of the deep inroads the party made among the lower castes, especially among the lower backward castes. In this episode, our resident political expert Rohit Jayaraman speaks about the rise of OBC politics in the wake of Shri. Kalyan Singh's death. He talks about topics such as the state-wise classification of OBCs, Kalyan Singh's influence in OBC politics, his relationship with Mulayam Singh, and much more. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, August 29, 2021
Weekly #56 - Narayan Rane Arrest, India @ The Paralympics, Kabul Airport Attack
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Sun, August 22, 2021
Weekly #55 - Taliban in Afghanistan, New COVID-19 Vaccine, CCP Against Tech Companies
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Wed, August 18, 2021
140 - Discussing 'The Maratha Century' with Uday Kulkarni | Bharatvaarta | Culture
The Marathas began their quest for Swarajya in 1646 under Chhatrapati Shivaji. From this year until 1818, the Marathas remained a formidable power in the Indian sub-continent. This is a story of their rise to paramountcy in the Eighteenth century – and their fall in early Nineteenth century. It was the first indigenous Empire after centuries of foreign rule…and the last before the British took over. Dr. Uday Kulkarni is an author of 6 excellent books on 18th century Maratha history. He is an AFMC, Pune graduate and a retired navy surgeon. Dr Kulkarni started writing about Maratha history a decade back, while still practicing medicine. His first book Solstice at Panipat, describing the 1761 Panipat War, released in 2011 on 250th anniversary of what perhaps is the most significant war in Indian history. He followed it with Bakhar of Panipat (2014), The Era of Baji Rao (2016) and James Wales: Artist & Antiquarian in the time of Peshwa Sawai Madhavrao (2019). The Maratha Century is the latest in his series of books on Maratha history. In this discussion, we talk to Dr Kulkarni about this book, his passion for writing about Maratha history and the very intriguing 18th century India. He talks about how the impact of Chhatrapathi Shivaji, his campaign on Surat, Aurangazeb's 25-year war with the Marathas, and more. Amit Paranjape, the anchor for this conversation, is a Pune-based history buff and technology entrepreneur. Amit himself has deep knowledge of Maratha history and has helped Dr Kulkarni with the production process of his latest book. Amit also compered the book launch program, where Madhya Pradesh minister Smt Yashodhara Raje Scindia was the chief guest. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join 0:00 - Introduction 3:30 - About the book "The Maratha Century" 10:05 - Impact of Chhatrapati Shivaji 19:06 - Strategies and innovations used by Shivaji in war 22:10 - Shivaji's Campaign on Surat and his famous letter 23:52 - 25 Year War: Aurangazeb vs. the Marathas 31:00 - Maratha campaign to capture North India 34:50 - Last decades of the 18th Century: Nana Phadnavis and Mahadji Shinde 39:39 - Why were there no new Maratha rulers after Nana Phadnavis? 42:40 - Life in the 18th Century 48:20 - Khunya Murlidhar Temple 50:40 - Final thoughts on the legacy of the Maratha empire 52:47 - Conclusion
Tue, August 17, 2021
139 - Understanding China - A Geopolitical Perspective | Shri Vijay Gokhale | Bharatvaarta | Policy
More than three decades later, the Tiananmen Square incident refuses to be forgotten. The events that occurred in the summer of 1989 would not only set the course for China's politics but would also re-define its relationship with the world. China's message was clear: it remained committed to market-oriented reform, but it would not tolerate any challenge to the supremacy of the Chinese Communist Party. In return for economic prosperity, the Chinese have surrendered some rights to the state. A democratic future seems far away. Vijay Gokhale, then a young diplomat serving in Beijing, was a witness to the drama that unfolded in Tiananmen Square. This unique account brings an Indian perspective on an event in China's history that the Chinese government has been eager to have the world forget. India's relations with the People's Republic of China have captured the popular imagination ever since the 1950s but have rarely merited a detailed understanding of the issues. Individual episodes tend to arouse lively debate, which often dissipates without a deeper exploration of the factors that shaped the outcomes. Mr. Gokhale's book 'The Long Game' explores the dynamics of negotiation between the two countries, from the early years after Independence until the current times, through the prism of six historical and recent events in the India-China relationship.
Sun, August 15, 2021
Weekly #54 - Independence Day, Twitter vs. Rahul Gandhi, Alcohol Reforms
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Sun, August 15, 2021
138 - Decolonising The Indian Mind | Swaminathan Gurumurthy | Bharatvaarta | Culture
Shri Swaminathan Gurumurthy is a chartered accountant and corporate and legal adviser of high standing. Having qualified in the intermediate and final examination of the CA examination in 1972 with all India ranking in both examinations, he has been in practice for the last 42 years. Shri Gurumurthy is a very well known adviser to many corporates on law and finance and also on macro economic issues affecting corporates. As a professional he has mediated and solved some of the most complex corporate issues. Being a keen thinker on geo political and strategic issues, he is the vice chairman of the well known strategic think tank in Delhi, the Vivekananda International Foundation. Being an adviser to many corporates and drawn by larger national interest, Shri Gurumurthy began studying the impact of globalisation on an economy and economic and political culture habituated to command economy. For the last three decades Shri Gurumurthy is highly rated as a journalist for his investigative writings. He has since then ceaselessly campaigned against corruption at high places. He has been a powerful opinion maker in India on issues national importance, particularly in the field of economics. He is now the editor of the famous and powerful socio-political weekly Thuglak in Tamil.
Wed, August 11, 2021
137 - Discussing 'Mahabharata Unravelled' | Ami Ganatra | Akshaya Sivaraman | Bharatvaarta | Culture
Millennia have passed since the dharma yudhha of the cousins shook the land of Bharata. But this history of our ancestors continues to fascinate us. Even today, we have passionate discussions about the people and their actions in the epic, fervidly defending our favourites and denouncing others. The number of works on the Mahabharata-adaptations, retellings and fiction-that still get written is a testimony to its enduring relevance. While the general storyline is largely known, a lot of questions and myths prevail, such as-What was the geographical extent of the war? Did Drona actually refuse to take on Karna as his disciple? What were Draupadi's responsibilities as the queen of Indraprastha? Did she ever mock Duryodhana? Were the women in the time of the Mahabharata meek and submissive? What were the names of the war formations during the time? What role did the sons of the Pandavas play? Does the south of India feature at all in the Mahabharata? What happened after the war? These and many other intriguing questions continue to mystify the contemporary reader. Author Ami Ganatra debunks myths, quashes popular notions and offers insights into such aspects not commonly known or erroneously known, based solely on facts as narrated in Vyasa's Mahabharata from generally accepted authentic sources. For a history of such prominence and influence as the Mahabharata, it is important to get the story right. So pick this book up, sit back and unveil the lesser-known facts and truths about the great epic.
Sun, August 08, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #53 | India @ The Olympics, Khel Ratna Award Renamed, Retrospective Tax Overrule
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Thu, August 05, 2021
136 - ECommerce Policy Changes | Rajeev Mantri | Rameesh Kailasam | Policy | Bharatvaarta
The new draft e commerce policy by the government will touch upon multiple aspects of the eCommerce business itself and has wide ranging consequences for all stakeholders involved. Understandably, there's a lot of debate, skepticism, on certain clauses of the policy. To make sense of all of these policy proposals and understand what is the right way to look at these circumstances. In this episode, we have Rajeev Mantri, investor, bestselling author and Managing Director at Navam Capital. He has appeared on many Bharatvaarta podcasts before, speaking about startups, policy, and related subjects. Joining him for the discussion is Rameesh Kailasam. He is the CEO of IndiaTech.org, a think tank and industry group setup to support Internet startups. Rameesh has over 2 decades of experience working with the industry and the government. He's also a regular columnist on Indian newspapers and appears on Indian television on policy discussions. We begin the episode by breaking down what the new reforms actually are, along with the overlap in jurisdictions between multiple ministries. Then, the guests deconstruct the effect of the proposed related party clause. They also addressed topics such as flash sales and deep discounting, redressal for grievances, and data protection. The guests also presented possible protection for small businesses and regulations for large players.
Sun, August 01, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #52 | India At The Olympics, India's New CM, Anthony Blinken In India
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Thu, July 29, 2021
135 - Pegasus Expose Explained | Surya Kanegaonkar | Karan Datta | Bharatvaarta | Culture
The Pegasus expose has caused a huge scandal for Indian journalists and politicians. With the high-tech modern approach of this virus, we need to take a big-picture geopolitical view of this complex situation. Today, our guests are Surya Kanegaonkar and Karan Datta. Surya is a finance professional passionate about Indic culture and global geopolitics, and a columnist for many prominent news outlets. Welcome to the podcast Surya. Karan has over 25 years of experience in the Financial Service industry and has held leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, Axis Mutual, and more. He is also a speaker on India and prominent geopolitical issues.
Tue, July 27, 2021
134 - Kargil Vijay Diwas | Aadit Kapadia | Mohal Joshi | Bharatvaarta | Culture
26th July is celebrated every year as Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this podcast, we look back at some of the events that unfolded 22 years ago on perhaps the toughest terrain in the world, and speak about some the history and significance of a war that everybody deemed impossible to win. To discuss this, we have Aadit Kapadia, who runs MyIndMakers, a website discussing Indian policy, politics and culture. We also have Mohal Joshi, who hosts the India Rising podcast with Kishore Narayan. He also has a deep interest in geopolitics and defence. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, July 25, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #51 | India At The Olympics, Pegasus Spyware, Zomato IPO
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Thu, July 22, 2021
133 - Net Zero Emissions For Bharat - Sh. Jayant Sinha | Bharatvaarta | Policy
Jayant Sinha is the Member of Indian Parliament and formerly the Minister of State for Finance and the Minister of State for Civil Aviation in the Government of India. Sinha ji is currently the Chairperson for Standing Committee on Finance and a member of the Public Accounts Committee for 2019-2020. He has also been an investment fund manager and management consultant. He is also a global expert on Entrepreneurship and Technology and has published articles in leading magazines and newspapers such as Harvard Business Review, Business Today and more. He has submitted a private member’s bill to parliament for India to commit to net zero emissions by 2050. According to Sinha ji, this has the capability to attract millions of dollars in investment and make India a carbon-neutral nation. In this episode, we delved deeper into the net zero emissions proposal and how it can impact India as a whole. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Tue, July 20, 2021
132 - Rise of Independent Media | Dr. Haritha Pusarla | Pramod Buravalli | Bharatvaarta | MyIndMakers
The media landscape has changed drastically in the last 10 years with the rise of independent media that offers an alternative to mainstream media narratives. MyIndMakers, started in 2015, is one of the most eminent examples of this movement. It has become one of the most popular news sources for the Indian diaspora and beyond. In this episode, we hosted Dr. Haritha Pusarla and Shri. Pramod Buravalli, two of the founders of the site.
Sun, July 18, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #50 | Mastercard Ban, PayTM and Zomato IPOs, Djokovic's 3rd Grand Slam
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Thu, July 15, 2021
131 - Taking Indian Artisans To The World - Shri. NK Chaudhary | Bharatvaarta | #LongIndia
On this episode of the #LongIndia series, we are pleased to have with us Shri. NK Chaudhary ji, who is the Chairman & MD of Jaipur Rugs. Jaipur Rugs is one of India's biggest manufacturers of hand-knotted rugs. The company's operations span across 600 villages in India, with the product being distributed to over 40 countries. The company manages around 40,000 artisans. He is often held up as a prime example of social entrepreneurship; one of the main focuses of this episode. We also delved into his life's work as the leader of Jaipur Rugs, hoping to pick up on some of the lessons he received from the University of Hard Rocks of Life. In this insightful episode, we explored the unique challenges that come with solving for last-mile connectivity. We also delved into the founder mentality, balancing talent management and optimization for profits, and how to scale social enterprises.
Sun, July 11, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #49 | Moderna EUA | Kerala COVID-19 Hotspot | Delay In Monsoon, and more...
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S1 E130 · Thu, July 08, 2021
130 - Can Social Media Survive Regulation? | Abhishek Asthana | Bharatvaarta | Policy
Of late, we don't just see debate on social media, but debate about it. There has been plenty of controversy about regulation, freedom of speech, big tech, sovereignty and so on. In this podcast, we explored some of these nuances with Abhishek Ashtana. Abhishek Asthana is an entrepreneur and founder of Ginger Monkey LLP and is a social media influencer with over 1Million followers on twitter. In this wide-ranging podcast, we tackled issues such as the influence and power of social media. We delved into how it has evolved and grown over the past 10 years, along with discussing the nature of social engineering that allowed them to reach the ubiquity they boast today. We also discussed the nature of social media platforms, weighing whether they are platforms or publishers. We also discussed nuanced subjects such as the problem of regulating content, establishing redressal mechanisms and other similar systems, as well as how brands are viewing social media today. Finally, we concluded with discussing India's role as a market for Big Tech companies and developing indigenous social media platforms.
Tue, July 06, 2021
129 - America: 2021 And Beyond | Velina Tchakarova | Ruchir Sharma | Bharatvaarta | Policy
America celebrates 245 years of Independence this month, and in this episode, we take a look at some of the social and political changes that have taken place since the last few years. We tackled issues such as the Trump election, the COVID-19 pandemic, wokeism, and much more. Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe, with experience ranging from research at IIM-Ahmedabad to public policy and security sector reform with a Swiss inter-governmental agency, and from business innovation in the German technology sector to international environmental advocacy with one of Europe’s oldest NGOs and at the United Nations. In 2017, he was selected as an MIT Global Entrepreneur and Indo-German Young Leader, and in 2018, named a Climate Reality Leader by Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and helped ProVeg International win the UN Momentum for Change Award for Planetary Health. Velina Tchakarova is Head of Institute at the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES) in Vienna, Austria. She holds a M.A. in political science/political science of South Asia from the University in Heidelberg, Germany and a B.A. in international relations from the University of World and National Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Her work includes research, consulting and lectures on the global system transformation and geostrategy of global actors as well as the EU foreign, security, and defence policy.
Sun, July 04, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #48 | Highest Ever Exports | UPI Transactions Reach ATH | Deepika Kumari Gold
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S1 E128 · Thu, July 01, 2021
128 - The Future of Jammu and Kashmir | Dr. Surinder Kaul | Shri. Virinder Kaul
Much has changed in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. We did a podcast earlier last year featuring Sunanda Vashist and Mr. Sreemoy Talukdar detailing some of the societal changes that have happened since. In this episode, we have two prominent voices in the Kashmiri pandit community, Dr. Surinder Kaul and Shri Virinder Kaul. Shri. Virinder Kaul is an activist who has been involved in the Kashmiri pandit community's struggles since 1990 in Jammu. He was part of a dedicated team of volunteers who started interacting on a personal level at refugee camps in Nagrota, Muthi, Mishriwalla and Purkhoo. He also organised many protests and rallies to highlight the sub-par living conditions of their community. Dr. Surinder Kaul, MD is a co-founder of the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and a board certified internist in Houston, Texas. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Texas. He, along with others in the GKPD are working on establishing genocide of our community, bringing our perpetrators to justice, protection of our temples and shrines in the valley. They are vocal activists from the global Kashmiri pandit diaspora focused on protecting their community’s unique culture, religious practices and literature. In this episode, we delved deep into the current situation in Kashmir and the significance of these events. We began by discussing the sitation in Kashmir after it's declaration as a Union Teritorry. Then, we explored the impact of the abrogation of Article 370. We then spoke about the role of the worldwide Kashmiri pandit diaspora in bringing attention to the issues faced by residents of the erstwhile state. We also spoke about the attitude of media towards the situation in these states. Then, we explored the political stance that the central government has taken towards J&K. We concluded by discussing the goals of the Kashmiri pandit diaspora and what it aims to achieve.
Tue, June 29, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #47 | NATO's Withdrawal From Afghanistan, PM Meets Kashmir Leaders | COVID-19
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S1 E127 · Thu, June 24, 2021
127 - Behind The World's Largest Mid-Day Meal Program | In Conversation With Mr. Shridhar Venkat | Bharatvaarta
In this edition of our #LongIndia Series, we are privileged to speak with Mr. Shridhar Venkat, CEO of the Akshaya Patra Foundation; facilitators of the world's largest mid-day meal program, serving wholesome food to over 1.8 million children from 19,000+ schools all over India. Mr. Venkat has been with the foundation for 16 years now and has also held leadership positions across prominent multinational like Philips and Cisco. His search for an existential purpose in life made him quit his corporate career and join Akshaya Patra Foundation. In this episode, we discussed his personal journey and the work of the foundation over the last couple of decades. In this riveting conversation, we started off by exploring the origin of Akshaya Patra and delved into it's sustainability. We then progressed to how Akshaya Patra solves for last-mile connectivity - a historically difficult problem in India. Along the way, we also explored the challenges that the foundation overcomes when delivering hot and fresh meals to children. Mr. Venkat also shed light on his experience working in corporates and how it translated to improving processes at Akshaya Patra. We also got a deeper look into the technology innovations made by the foundation to operate effectively at such a large scale. We ended the discussion by speaking about the various undertakings of Mr. Venkat and the Foundation to further the education of underprivileged children.
S1 E126 · Tue, June 22, 2021
126 - Discussing Digital Payments In India | Monica Jasuja | Ritu Bhandari
Monica Jasuja is a senior executive with extensive experience in building innovative digital products for the financial services industry. She is passionate about creating solutions in the digital payments space. Ritu Bhandari is Head of Research, Smahi Foundation of Policy and Research. She is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience working in the banking industry. She has co-authored a research report titled "Digital Payments in India - An Atmanirbhar India pioneering and leading the digital revolution". In this episode, we talk to Monica and Ritu about the evolution of digital payments in India. We start off by discussing the new payment regulations and their impact. We look at whether the NUE framework is replicating the work done by NPCI and how it will work with the interoperability requirement of the RBI. We also look at the Account Aggregator framework and what are some of the things that can be done to improve the digital payments infrastructure in India.
Sun, June 20, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #46 | Djokovic Wins French Open | PM Modi's Approval Ratings | Milkha Singh
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S1 E125 · Thu, June 17, 2021
125 - Let's Talk Indian Economy With Shri. Sanjeev Sanyal | Aashish Chandorkar | Bharatvaarta
Sanjeev Sanyal is the Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He joined the government at a time Indian economy was in a transition phase. This got worse with the ongoing pandemic. In this discussion, Sanjeev talked about the impact of the pandemic on the economy. He explained the economic difference between the first and the second waves. Sanjeev also commented on the high frequency indicators being relatively strong but the growth forecasts being muted. Sanjeev also commented on the various reforms undertaken as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and how they will help long term growth prospects. He explained some key changes like the cartography and IT/BPO reforms. Sanjeev covered various policy levers available to the government to support and stabilize priorities like jobs, growth and stabilizing distressed parts of the economy.
Tue, June 15, 2021
Bharatvaarta Sports 6 - World Test Championship Preview
In line with ICC's goal of having one tournament for each format of the game, the World Test Championship is a bi-ennial tournament to find the best test team in the world. Earlier attempts to hold this tournament had failed, this is the first time a team will be declared as "World Test Champions". India and New Zealand go head-to-head in the first World Test Championship final to be held at the Ageas Bowl from 19th June 2021. To understand the signficance of this event and analyse the teams, we speak to Chetan Narula. Chetan Narula is a well-known sportswriter/journalist. He was written on cricket, F1 and football at various avenues not only in India but also in USA and UK. He also worked as cricket commentator (voice) at ESPN and has authored multiple books on Cricket and Formula 1. In this episode, we talk to Chetan about the significance of the tournament and its history. We also do a deep-dive of the strengths and weaknesses of each team. We also look at how both teams have evolved and flourished in the last few years and end with Chetan giving us his predictions on the game. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, June 13, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly 45 | Apple Creates 20K Jobs | Tata Digital Invests in 1MG | Fiscal Incentives
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week we discuss Apple creating 20k jobs in India, States offer fiscal incentives to businesses, Tata Digital's investment in 1 Mg and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Thu, June 10, 2021
124 - Decoding Indian Bureaucracy With Avinash Dharmadikari | Policy | Bharatvaarta
India bureaucracy is quite unique in its structure, in that it was created by the British for their administrative needs and in independent India, the systems and the processes have been gradually adjusted to align with evolving demands of statecraft. Yet there is a feeling that these changes are neither fast enough nor adequate. We discussed these issues with Shri Avinash Dharmadhikari. Shri Dharmadhikari was a freelance journalist and a social activist before writing the UPSC and entering the Indian Administrative Service. He was in the IAS for 10 years, rising to the position of working in the Maharashtra CM Office. He quit the service then and started Chankaya Mandal Parivar. Chanakya Mandal focuses on coaching the UPSC aspirants and preparing them not just in terms of content but also personal qualities for the services. Over the years, Shri Dharmadhikari has coached and mentored thousands of youngsters and he is a household name in the UPSC preparation circles, especially in Pune and Maharashtra. In this episode, Shri Dharmadhikari shared his views on how the IAS needs to change, how the UPSC exam itself needs to evolve, the role of lateral entry and several other challenges to the UPSC model. His candid and forthcoming views on enforcing greater accountability for the bureaucracy are thought provoking. Shri Dharmadhikari also talked about the generalization vs specialization debate.
Tue, June 08, 2021
123 - Discussing 'Pallavas and Chalukyas - Coopetition in Stone' | Gurpreet Chopra | Bharath
The Pallavas and Chalukyas were some of the most influential kingdoms of South India. Their art, architecture, and culture were the defining traits of Ancient South Indian history, and their eternal architectural battles against each other resulted in some of the most awe-inspiring structures India has ever seen. To explore the depth of Pallava and Chalukya Architecture, authors Gurpreet Chopra and Bharath wrote the book "Pallavas and Chalukyas - Coopetition in Stone". This coffee table book is the author's endeavor to bring out the glorious achievements of the Pallava and Chalukya dynasties and their awe-inducing temple constructions which have left an indelible mark on India. Their creations were pioneering structures that each subsequent kingdom, which followed them, learnt and adopted from. From the shores of Mahabalipuram to the great temple town of Kanchi, and from the capital town of Badami to Aihole and Pattadakal, the authors take the readers through a picturesque journey of the temples of these two great kingdoms. Readers will experience the temple architecture, the associated iconography, the inscriptions, the dynastic history and patrons for the different structures through this visual treat.This is an enthusiastic and joyful writing on the most beautiful monuments of the Pallava rulers of Kanchi around 700 CE and also the Chalukyas of Badami at Aihole and Pattadakkal of the same time. In this episode, the authors discussed the genesis of the book, along with their journey of writing it. We then explored the unique elements of Pallava and Chalukya architecture, as well as the most signficant contributions of both these empires. We also delved into the intent and societal purpose of building temples in ancient India, and the other influences in the architectural styles of South Indian temples. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, June 06, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #44 | Lab Leak Theory | GDP Data Decoded | China's Three Child Policy
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S1 E122 · Thu, June 03, 2021
122 - Blockchain and eGovernance | Prof. Abhay Karandikar | Krishna Vishwanath | Bharatvaarta
IIT Kanpur hosts India's National Blockchain Project which is working on several eGovernance ideas. This discussion features two experts related to eGovernance. Professor Abhay Karandikar is best known for his work in the telecommunications sector in India. Professor Karandikar is an engineer who taught for several years at IIT Bombay, has been associated with institutions like C-DAC, Telecom Standards Development Society of India and is a part time member of TRAI. He has been the Director at IIT Kanpur since 2018. With IIT Kanpur hosting the National Blockchain Project, there’s no better person than him to understand what India plans to use Blockchain for the eGovernance space. Krishna Vishwanath is an entrepreneur and investor based out of Pune. He calls himself a student of Blockchain, by which he means a PhD student at Symbiosis. Before he got enamoured with Blockchain, Krishna has worked extensively in the Indian capital markets. He was one of the first investment bankers in the country when ICICI got into the traditional merchant banking business and is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad. Krishna is also the ex-boss of two of the Bharavaarata co-founders Aashish and Srivatsa. We talked about the concept of Blockchain at a very fundamental level - how it relates to the way humans organize. We explored if the distributed, permission-less concept can be fitted in the centralized governance structures we have evolved over time. Many initiatives are being led by IIT Kanpur using the concept of Blockchain and there was a detailed discussion on evolution of these. We also talked about how some of these academic innovations are used by the government and the industry. The guests discussed the broad process of commercialization of the research and development work done by the academia. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
S1 E121 · Tue, June 01, 2021
121 - Crypto for India | Akshay BD & Rameesh Kailasam | Bharatvaarta | Policy
Cryptocurrency has been one of the most hotly debated topics in recent times. On this podcast we speak with Akshay BD (ex-Uber, Startup Advisor & Investor) and Rameesh Kailasam (CEO - Indiatech.org, Policy Expert & Columnist) on the nuances of how crypto will impact India, specifically. Akshay begins the discussion by laying out the immense possibilities crypto holds for India as an asset, currency, and technology - from wealth creation to innovation and then Rameesh speaks of the policymaker’s perspective and how crypto has to be positioned to make it easier to understand and regulate. Along the way, we discuss the concept of a sovereign digital currency and how that can be compatible with an unregulated currency like bitcoin, India-specific use cases for blockchain, the concept of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and how it can potentially disrupt financial services and credit access in India. We end the podcast with a discussion on the road ahead for India and how Indians can participate in crypto and gain from it. This is a fascinating conversation about an important innovation that is sure to set you off on a rabbit hole quest to learn and understand better. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, May 30, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #43 | Tata Big Basket Deal | Fund For COVID Orphans | Twitter Disobeys IT Laws
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S1 E120 · Thu, May 27, 2021
120 - Discussing the Covid 19 Second Wave in India | Anil Padmanabhan | Policy | Bharatvaarta
Over the last couple of months, the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged through India. It has been a difficult time for all of us and indeed, most of us have been personally affected. There is plenty of interest both at home and abroad about the status of the pandemic and the measures taken by the Modi administration to combat it. In this special episode of Bharatvaarta, conducted in collaboration with Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth, we spoke to veteran journalist Anil Padmanabhan. He has written for publications such as the Economic Times, Open Magazine, Khaleej Times, Mint, and India Today. He is also a Nieman Foundation Fellow. With his educated view, we cut through the clutter and see things the way they are. We began the discussion with an introduction to the second wave, exploring whether we were unprepared for the resurgence of the pandemic. We then went on to discuss changes taht can be made to the federal structure to increase effectiveness in such situations. We also discussed media coverage of the second wave, parallels between the UK and India, and possible steps that the government can take to reduce the impact of the third wave. We ended by decoding the political impact of the second wave of COVID and the economic future of India. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
S1 E119 · Tue, May 25, 2021
119 - Early Cancer Detection | Ashish Tripathi | Anish Tripathi | Bharatvaarta
Tzar Labs and Epigeneres Biotech have jointly developed a new cancer test, which is non-invasive, has diagnostic as well as prognostic value and is easy to administer and scale up. They have conducted trials on a large sample of 1000 cases and their test has worked very well. Ashish Tripathi of Tzar Labs and Anish Tripathi of Epigeneres spoke to Bharatvaarta about their innovation and answered many questions posed specifically by medical professionals, which Bharatvaarta had crowd-sourced. The two brothers are passionate about the social impact of an early cancer diagnosis and prognosis - this not just helps families control their medical expenses but also provides lifespan longevity to the impacted patients. The test is named HrC and there is a deeply personal story behind this, which was also covered by the Tripathi brothers. Ashish has been an investment banker working across multiple countries while Anish is a supply chain expert and consultant, also with extensive global and India expertise. They plan to launch the test in India first, although this has a huge global impact. Will an Indian innovation in healthcare leave a lasting impact on the way the world fights with cancer? Hear from the two individuals who may be at the cusp of making history.
S1 E118 · Mon, May 24, 2021
118 - SUTRA - Predicting COVID-19 Second Wave | Prof. Manindra Agarwal
As part of India's response to Covid-19, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) appointed a committee of experts fro within the Indian scientific community, and to arrive at a “COVID-19 India National Supermodel". The objective of this committee was to make projections about the progress of the disease over time, both at national and state levels. One of the key members of this committee is our guest, Prof. Manindra Agrawal. Prof. Manindra Agrawal is a professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Deputy Director at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Among the many accolades he has received, Prof Agrawal has been a recipient of the prestigious Clay Research Award in 2002, the Godel Prize in 2006; and the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in Mathematical Sciences in 2003. He has been honoured with Padma Shri in 2013. Prof. Manindra Agrawal (IIT Kanpur) co-authored SUTRA (a mathematical model for pandemics, with M Kanitkar (Integrated Defense Staff), and M Vidyasagar (IIT Hyderabad). SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive), and Removed Approach. In this episode, we talk to Prof. Agrawal to understand the role of the committee, terms of reference of the committee, challenges faced in modeling a pandemic, factoring in external factors such as insufficient testing etc. in the model and more. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, May 23, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #42 | Cyclone Tauktae | $83 Bn Remittances To India | Kejriwal Against Singapore
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S1 E117 · Thu, May 20, 2021
#117 - Discussing Mission Shengzan | Tuhin Sinha | Clark Prasad | Maroof Raza | Bharatvaarta
Tuhin Sinha and Suraj 'Clark' Prasad have authored a book Mission Schenzen, to be released in June 2021 by Bloomsbury. This discussion features the authors and also a conversation with Mr Maroof Raza, India's foremost defence expert and commentator. Tuhin and Clark talk about the limits of fiction and its resemblance with real life. Tuhin is in fact a professional script writer who has written for films and television. Suraj is a professional working with leading firms around the world and uses his masters in business administration to portend the future. They collaborated for writing the book bringing in their individual expertise. Tuhin helped conjure up a world where bio-weapons are a hazard and the world is being taken over by one country brick by brick. Using unconventional warfare, pushing its own reserve currency and making the world dependent on itself, this country has expansionary dreams. Suraj wrote the book bringing the textual imagery to a series of sophisticated plot elements which involves many countries, cities and domains of knowledge. Mr Maroof Raza has reviewed the book and written a blurb for it. But on this podcast, more importantly, he spoke about the present global geopolitical situation. He talked about China's ambition to rule the world by 2050, what is QUAD doing and the ongoing Israel - Palestine conflict. His insights are deep and authentic - mirroring two decades of his TV appearances explaining security and foreign affairs situation on prime time night after night. This session is presented along with News Bharati - a leading digital platform and will also be available on all their digital properties. We thank the publisher Bloomsbury who via their representative Mr Nitin Valecha helped organize this event.
S1 E116 · Tue, May 18, 2021
#116 - Good News India | DV Sridharan | Culture
Shri DV Sridharan is a noted social worker, environment and water conservation enthusiast and a guiding light for several known and unspoken social causes, especially in the Indic domain. DV ji as he is called by his friends and followers, has been at the forefront of spreading positivity about India and the good things happening around us. DV ji started a website Good News India with his own money and his singular personal efforts in 2001. He used to go around the country talking to individuals who were attempting to bring about social changes out of their own conviction and efforts. DV ji would then talk to them, photograph them and publish their work on his website. He roamed around India covering many such achievers. His website ran for 6 years and featured Anna Hazare, Anshoo Gaur of Goonj, Rajendra Singh - the waterman of India and Thimakka - Padma Shri recipient for her tree plantation efforts. He passionately ensured that only those stories were featured which had been personally verified. The website ran till 2006 after which DV started focusing on his water conservation efforts. Good News India has now been turned into an anthology published by Bloomsbury. The book with the eponymous name was supported by the Indic Academy and Indic Writers' Club then headed by Dimple Kaul. In this discussion, host Aashish Chandorkar spoke to DV ji about his website, book and his contributions to various Indic causes.
S1 E115 · Sun, May 16, 2021
#115 - Revisiting Modinomics | India's Post-Pandemic Recovery | Harsh Gupta
On this episode of the Long India Series, listen to Economist, Author, and Investor, Harsh Gupta, speak about why he is bullish about India’s growth. Harsh’s much acclaimed book, A New Idea of India, which he co-authored with friend and investor, Rajeev Mantri, is a compelling analysis of India’s social, economic, and political conditions and a prognosis for its imminent rise to power. In 2017, Harsh introduced ‘Modinomics’ as an overarching term to describe Prime Minister Modi’s policies and in this conversation we revisit its various elements, including fiscal policy consolidation while increasing infra spend, monetary policy hawkishness and low inflation, structural reforms like GST, RERA, and bankruptcy law, formalisation of the economy through digitalisation, and state capacity creation and smart welfare. Along the way, we discuss how India can move on from the pandemic and also make good on our immense potential for growth owing to the convergence of macroeconomic, technological, and geopolitical trends. This is a fascinating conversation for anyone interested in understanding India’s prospects for growth this decade. You can follow Harsh’s views on Twitter (@harshmadhusudan) and Substack (Long India). This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, May 16, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #41 | Iron Dome | WHO's Praise For India | Vitalik Buterin Donates $1 Bn.
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S1 E114 · Tue, May 11, 2021
#114 - Central Vista Project: Criticism Valid? | Aashish Chandorkar & Nirav Kanodra | Bharatvaarta
The Central Vista Redevelopment Project, or the revamp of the power corridor of the country, envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common Central Secretariat, the revamping of the 3km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the Prime Minister and the Vice-President. Ever since the Bhumi Pujan in December 2020, it has come under attack from various corners. On this episode, Aashish (Author, Columnist, Public Policy Expert) and Nirav (Banker, Public Policy Commentator) examine the critique and add depth and perspective to our understanding of the project. Nirav begins the discussion by explaining what the project entails and speaks about the architect, Bimal Patel’s, legacy and contributions. Aashish speaks about the need for the project and also discusses threadbare the common objections: ranging from economic and environmental to political and pandemic. Along the way they speak about the history and politics of delimitation and also, the general opposition to infrastructure projects in India. This is a very comprehensive analysis of a topic that has occupied significant news coverage and chatter in recent times. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, May 09, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #40 | Vaccine IP Waiver | Chinese 5G Exclusion | Burgess At Ola
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Sun, May 02, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #39 | Cricketers Donate For India | Zomato IPO | USA's U-Turn
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S1 E113 · Sat, May 01, 2021
#113 - Maharashtra Day Special: Pune United Against Pandemic | Sudhir Mehta | Amit Paranjape
Pune Platform for Covid Relief (PPCR) is an industry led initiative in Pune, to help augment the medical infrastructure of the city, which was the epicentre of Wave 1 of the pandemic and is also hit hard in Wave 2. PPCR is supported by the Maharatta Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MCCIA) and its members diligently. PPCR is only supplementary to the administration's efforts and does not seek to replace any government-led initiatives. The companies of Pune have raised resources to make Pune the city with the highest number of ventilators in the country. Mission Vayu was set up by PPCR to ensure that the city gets an adequate supply of oxygen and related equipment. Donors from various countries in the world have come together to collect 30 crores with which PPCR is importing equipment from various countries like Singapore, Israel and UK. PPCR has also set up an online facility where donors can collect money for their own cities in Maharashtra. These funds will be used to augment medical infrastructure in specific cities. PPCR is hand-holding various cities in this process. We spoke to Sudhir Mehta, President MCCIA and the force behind PPCR and Amit Paranjape, member, MCCIA and active participant in PPCR to understand the details of Pune's fight against Covid-19. May 1 is Maharashtra Day and this discussion becomes even more relevant on how citizen efforts can come together to undertake civic responsibilities.
Sat, May 01, 2021
Bharatvaarta Sports - 5 - IPL 2021
This years IPL has had its share of close games and scintillating performances so far. There have been a few surprises, with CSK leading the pack after a disappointing outing last season. DC and RCB are also in the hunt for playoff places, with Mumbai having won 3 games out of the first 6. We look back at the games from last week with Abhishek Paul(@abhility), Mahek Vyas(mahektetweet), Nirav Kanodra (@niravstoons) & Srivatsa Subbanna (@s_srivats). They also look at some of the best performances and the close games from the last week. We round off this episode by looking forward to the interesting games from the last week. This episode is part of an ongoing series where will be analysing the key games, performances and moments each week.
S1 E112 · Fri, April 30, 2021
#112 | Impacting Grassroots Level Education | Binu Verma & Ramesh Balasundaram (Bal Utsav)
In this episode of the #LongIndia series we speak to Binu Verma and Ramesh Balasundaram, Founders of of Bal Utsav. Binu and Ramesh quit their corporate careers and have spent over a decade working to reform government schools in Karnataka, enabling children to access quality education through their NGO, Bal Utsav. They are trying to affect change along the four key axes of financing, infrastructure, teaching, and community development. In this episode, we speak about their journey thus far, the challenges in public school Education in India, how technology has impacted last mile education, working with the government and other key stakeholders to impact change, and many other facets. This is a fascinating podcast that uncovers the nuances of public school Education in India. Available now on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. For more information about Bal Utsav, please visit https://balutsav.org/.
S1 E111 · Mon, April 26, 2021
#111 | West Bengal Elections Decoded | Adv. Lokenath Chatterjee
Advocate Lokenath Chatterjee is the BJP candidate for the Ballygunge assembly constituency in the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections. His seat went to polls on April 26th in the seventh phase of the election, He is an alumnus of Don Bosco, Park Circus and prestigious law university NUJS. Adv Chatterjee has worked with the BJYM, the youth wing of his party and was a lawyer for several key cases in the cultural sphere since 2016. His association with cases around Durga Puja immersions and Ram Navami rallies helped him shine to the limelight. Adv. Chatterjee talks about his vision for Kolkata, his political journey, the impact of the pandemic on the West Bengal elections and the main issues involved in this state election.
Sun, April 25, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #38 | Private Sector O2 | Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 | Virafin EUA
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Sat, April 24, 2021
Bharatvaarta Sports - 4 - IPL 2021
The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League kicked off on 9th April. There have been a few surprises, with RCB leading the points table and winners of the last two editions Mumbai Indians losing 3 out of the 5 games they have played so far. With about a quarter of the games in the group stage completed, and teams moving to a different venue, we look back at the games so far with Abhishek Paul(@abhility), Mahek Vyas(mahektetweet), Nirav Kanodra (@niravstoons) & Srivatsa Subbanna (@s_srivats). They also analyse what teams have done right so far and what do they need to do to improve going ahead. This episode is part of an ongoing series where will be analysing the key games, performances and moments each week.
S1 E110 · Thu, April 22, 2021
#110 - India's COVID-19 Vaccination Drive | Aashish Chandorkar | Vivek Khaitan | Amit Paranjape
India reported over 15 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as of April 18, 2021. Out of these, over 12.9 million patients had recovered, while 178 thousand cases were fatal. The number of people infected with the virus was growing and the government had swung into action to curtail further spread of the outbreak. Globally, over 141 million cases of the coronavirus were reported as of April 18, 2021. India expanded its vaccination programme to include all adults over the age of 18 starting 1 May amid a deadly second wave of infections. India has so far administered more than 127 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine in what is the world's largest inoculation drive. India launched its vaccination drive on 16 January, restricting it to healthcare workers and frontline staff - a sanitation worker became the first Indian to receive the vaccine. The drive gradually expanded to other age groups - from 1 May, those above 18 years will be the latest group to become eligible. In this special live episode of Bharatvaarta, we are decoding India's massive COVID-19 vaccination drive. Joining us will be Aashish Chandorkar, Vivek Khaitan, and Amit Paranjape to delve deep into the unknown variables of the world's biggest vaccination drive.
S1 E108 · Tue, April 20, 2021
#109 - The Great Indian Startup Fundraise
We have seen a spate of startup funding activity in recent times. Just in the last couple of weeks we have seen Fintech startup, Groww, raised $83 million in its Series D funding, in a round led by Tiger Global; Gupshup raised a 100M from Tiger again; sharechat raised 500M from Tiger too; Meesho raised 300M from Softbank; epharmacy startup Pharmeasy raised 350M, Cred raised 200+ million from Falcon Edge. There have been 10 unicorns created in this year already! And this is aside from more mature startups like Zomato and Policy Bazaar raising large rounds ahead of their proposed IPO this year. To make sense of all of this, we invited Nimish Joshi (Senior Corporate Development Exec) and Rajeev Mantri (Managing Director, Navam Capital) on the podcast. Nimish and Rajeev begin with describing the significance of the current fundraising frenzy and then talk abou how the Indian startup ecosystem has evolved and why it’s attractive for investors at the moment. Along the way they also discuss nuances of listing in the Indian markets through IPO, second order effects of the fundraising, and criticism on sacrificing profits for growth. We end with our guests talking about sectors that are ripe for innovation and will attract more capital in the time to come. This is a very comprehensive overview and is unmissable for anyone interested in Indian startups. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, April 18, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #37 | Citibank's India Exit | US Blocks Vaccine Exports | Nirav Modi Extradition
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about Citibank's India exit, USA blocking export of vaccines, Nirav Modi's extradition, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E108 · Sat, April 17, 2021
#108 - Exploring Indian Railways' Heritage & Culture | Vinita Srivastava
The Indian Railways are the backbone of the country, connecting the various remote parts of our country. It is the largest network in the world by size. Beyond the immense utility of the railways, there is also a rich cultural and historical significance to it. In this episode, we delve deeper into the history and culture of the Indian Railways. An officer with the Indian Railways, Vinita Srivastava is presently the Executive Director, Railway Heritage heading the Heritage Directorate of the Railway Board in Rail Bhavan, New Delhi. Ms Srivastava qualified as a Mechanical Engineer (IMechE) in 1996, and studied for an Executive Masters in Management from IIM Ahmedabad in 2011. More recently, in 2017 she became a Chevening Science and Innovation Fellow from St Cross College, Oxford University. Her work experience spans two decades in rail transportation and her previous posting was in the Ministry of Culture where she developed her knowledge of cultural studies, museology and conservation architecture. She took up her present post in April 2019 after three years administrating the National Mission on Cultural Mapping and the IGNCA. In 2018 she was instrumental in developing a bilateral MoU for cultural and conservation information for the UNESCO WHS temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Her remit includes the UNESCO protected Railway Industrial Heritage sites like the CSMT building and the Mountain Railways of Darjeeling, Shimla & the Nilgiris.
Wed, April 14, 2021
#107 - The Life and Times of Shri. Manohar Parrikar | Nitin Gokhale
Manohar Parrikar was India's first IIT-qualified Chief Minister. But that description doesn't capture even a fraction of his achievements. He used his natural brilliance to serve the country, first as a committed grass-roots volunteer, then as four-time popular Chief Minister of Goa and finally contributed to strengthening India's national security as Defence Minister between November 2014 and March 2017. Nitin Gokhale, one of South Asia's leading strategic and defence analysts, became acquainted with Parrikar quite by accident during the latter's stint in New Delhi, but by sheer coincidence the two became very close friends. This book is as much a personal tribute by the author to his friend, as an honest attempt to capture the persona of Parrikar the man,the politician and patriot. Through the eyes of his family, friends and countless admirers the book dwells deep into his early influences, his journey from a small village in Goa to one of the highest posts in the country.
Sun, April 11, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #36 | PLIs For Solar, LEDs, and ACs | DBT For Punjab Farmers | Unicorn Rain
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the production-linked incentives for solar & LED, Punjab Farmers' DBT, unicorns in rapid succession, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E106 · Tue, April 06, 2021
#106 - India-UK Relations with Hon. MP Bob Blackman
Robert 'Bob' Blackman is a Conservative Party leader from the United Kingdom, who has served as the Member of Parliament from Harrow East since 2010. He has also served as the Executive Secretary of the 1922 Committee since 2012. Bob is a great friend of India, representing a constituency, where a third of his voters are of Indian origin. He has made great attempts to integrate and assimilate his constituents of the Indian origin in the business, social and political mainstream over the years. In the Labour dominated politics of the London area, he is one of the few Conservative MPs who win consistently with his strong local connect. Bob understands the UK - India relations very well. He has been advocating a trade deal between the two countries. He tweeted the myths being spread on the recent Indian farm reforms and appealed to his fellow British MPs to not fall to the propaganda being spread about these laws. Bob had met PM Narendra Modi one on one during his last UK visit. Bob was awarded the Padma Shri for exemplary public service in 2020. In this wide ranging conversation, we discussed India-UK relations and what the future holds.
Sun, April 04, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #35 | Yoga Ban | Highest Ever Exports | Punjab's Bonded Labourers
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Yoga ban in Alabama, Indian Railways' electrification, highest ever exports in March 2021, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: We're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E105 · Thu, April 01, 2021
#105 - Indian Foreign Policy | Gautam Bambawale | Policy | Bharatvaarta
Gautam Bambawale is a retired Indian diplomat with a distinguished career in key foreign missions like the USA, China, Pakistan and Germany. Mr Bambawale retired in 2018 from the Indian Foreign Service and is now settled in Pune. His last posting was India's Ambassador to China, Mr Bambawale has had several difficult situations in his career to deal with. He was in Beijing during India's nuclear tests in 1998. He was again in Beijing when the Doklam crisis unfolded in 2017. He was in the USA around the time Indian nuclear deal was signed. Mr Bambawale has had an exemplary career guiding Indian diplomacy through choppy waters. In this episode, Mr Bambawale spoke about these experiences but also more broadly about India's foreign policy imperatives especially with China and Pakistan. He explained the border situation on both the fronts in detail. Mr Bambawale also spoke about how India can engage the Biden administration further. The discussion was conducted by Amit Paranjape, who you have heard on several Bharatvaarta podcasts earlier, and Aashish Chandorkar, who is part of the Bharatvaarta team. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, March 28, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #34 | Suez Canal Blockage | GNCTD Bill | H&M & Nike's Chinese Boycott
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Suez Canal blockage, H&M and Nike's Chinese boycott, Lloyd Austin's India visit, the MMDR bill, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E104 · Sat, March 27, 2021
#104 - Atmanirbhar Technology | Sridhar Vembu | #LongIndia | Bharatvaarta
Sridhar Vembu is the co-founder and CEO of Zoho, one of India’s best known software companies. He is also among the most avant-garde thinkers today, reimagining how India should view Education, Economy, and Entrepreneurship. In this quickfire conversation with Roshan Cariappa, he speaks about receiving the Padma Shri award, his learnings from running Zoho, and hiring, retaining, and nurturing talent in his copnay. He went on to speak about increasing productivity in the Indian workforce, additions to the India stack, and possible steps that can be taken by the government to enable innovation. He also expounded upon the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and offered his opinion on Building for Bharat. This podcast is at once insightful and informative and is a must listen for anyone interested in India’s development. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #AatmanirbharBharat
S1 E103 · Thu, March 25, 2021
#103: Who is the next CM of Tamil Nadu? | Bharatvaarta | Politics
The Tamil Nadu assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 6. For the last 50 years, the State’s politics has been dominated by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). For half that time, there have been two dominant figures, loved and reviled in equal measure: J Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK and M Karunanidhi of the DMK. But, with their passing in 2016 and 2018, respectively, the State’s politics has seen tremendous flux over the last few years. Parties have transmogrified, alliances have shifted shape, and new entrants like cine star Kamal Hassan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam and T. T. V. Dhinakaran’s breakaway faction from the AIADMK, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, are in the mix. Who will fill this political vacuum? Will the AIADMK suffer the incumbent’s curse? Will the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), which has struggled to form a base in the State make new ground? What is the voter sentiment now and what issues will come to the fore on election day? We discuss all of this and more with Prasanna Vishwanathan (CEO, Swarajya Magazine) in this comprehensive analysis of the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join
Sun, March 21, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #33 | Vehicle Scrappage Policy | Vaccine Diplomacy | Global Chip Shortage
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the new vehicle scrappage policies, vaccine diplomacy and its criticisms, the global chip shortage, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E102 · Sat, March 20, 2021
#102 -Building for Bharat | Sri. Rakesh Verma, MD & Founder - MapMyIndia | #LongIndia | Bharatvaarta
Sri. Rakesh Verma is the Managing Director and Founder of MapmyIndia – which is a leader in digital map data and associated technologies and products. Mr. Verma is a true innovator and visionary who quit a successful career in the USA with General Motors to return to India and build for Bharat. In this conversation, Mr. Verma described his journey of the last two decades, how he persevered to invest in a space that had multiple challenges including the fact that he had to take on one of the World’s largest software companies – Google. MapMyIndia was last valued at around 4700cr in 2015, it’s Move app recently won the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Innovative Challenge, and it has struck an interesting partnership with ISRO to build indigenous solutions in mapping.
S1 E101 · Thu, March 18, 2021
#101 - Nurturing India's Brightest Chess Talents | Ramesh RB
In its original form, Chess originated in the 6th century in India. However, India produced its first International Master only in 1961. In 1997, India had only 3 Grandmasters. This number has risen to 87 (including 20 Women GMs) thanks to the stellar work of organisations such as Chess Gurukul. In this episode, we talk to Ramesh RB (Grandmaster & Founder - Chess Gurukul) about India's chess ecosystem, the approach Chess Gurukul takes when it comes to nurturing young talent, some of the key players from Chess Gurukul (including the second youngest Grandmaster ever Praggnanandhaa) and how the government and private sector can help build India's chess ecosystem. We also talk to Ramesh about his role as official commentator in the 2013 Chess World Championship Match. We round off by talking about women's chess and listen to Ramesh share his outlook on Indian chess and what can be done to make Chess more spectator friendly. This podcast is also available on all leading podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
S1 E100 · Tue, March 16, 2021
#100 | Battle for Bengal | Aankhi Ghosh | Rohit Jayaraman | Bharatvaarta | Politics
The West Bengal elections are a couple of weeks away and campaigning is in full swing with high drama every day. It promises to be an exciting content and on this episode, we delve into the nuances with our experts, Aankhi Ghosh (Supreme Court Advocate) and Rohit Jayaraman (Political Commentator). We begin the discussion by laying out some of the key issues that this election will be contested on. Then, we analyse the campaigns of the various parties and alliances involved and also dissect some of the prevalent narratives. We drill down on TMC’s recent firefighting, Mamata Banerjee’s leadership and her contesting from Nandigram; the impact of the Left, Congress, and Muslim parties alliance; how the BJP has rapidly built its base over the last few years in a state which is not its traditional stronghold. Finally, we end with predictions on poll numbers, winning parties, and also potential Chief Minister candidates. This is a fascinating deep dive into one of the most important elections of the year and is a must listen for anyone interested in Indian Politics. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, March 14, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #32 | Quad Meeting Joint Statement | India J&J Vaccine | NFT Craze
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the the international Quad meeting with a joint statement, V-Dem report downgrading India to an electoral autarchy, Uttarakhand CM change (AC) and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E99 · Sat, March 13, 2021
#099 - Building World-Class Infrastructure | Shailesh Pathak
This episode is a discussion with Mr Shailesh Pathak, who is a distinctive and unique personality. Mr Pathak is currently the CEO of L&T Infrastructure Development Projects and has in the past worked in leadership roles with leading firms like Srei, IDFC and ICICI. He served the Indian Administrative Service for 16 years running projects to build roads, power plants, tiger habitats and dams – notably projects linked to the Sardar Sarovar dam. Mr Pathak is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta. Mr Pathak's view from both sides - as a senior government official as well as an industry leader in the private sector offers a vantage point to understand the needs and opportunities for Indian infrastructure. He has personally run some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country from either side. The following links were referenced in the podcast: * Limitations of urban governance: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/shailesh-pathak-getting-talent-and-youth-into-politics-115072500933_1.html * Mr Pathak's experience when the Sardar Sarovar dam was being built - https://twitter.com/shypk/status/909349245894909952?s=20 * Constraints in building infrastructure in India - https://twitter.com/shypk/status/1181098164591325185?s=20
S1 E98 · Tue, March 09, 2021
#098 - Indian Farm Reforms | Anand Ranganathan
India enacted three laws in September 2020 to liberate its agriculture sector from decades of restrictive market practices. These changes have however led to farmer protests in parts of India - specifically Punjab and Haryana. These protests have been extensively covered in the Western media after some celebrities were roped in to tweet in favour of these protests. This episode attempts to demystify the farm laws and the ongoing protests. This is a joint production between Bharatvaarta and Conservative Friends of Commonwealth (CFOC). CFOC seeks to strengthen the Conservative ties with the Commonwealth to promote and uphold shared values of democracy. The UK and other Commonwealth countries have a large Indian diaspora and they have all been naturally interested in what’s going on in India with respect to the farm law reform. Our guest for this episode is Dr Anand Ranganathan. Anand is a Professor at the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. He is also an author, columnist and rules the Indian television airwaves every night with his 30-second quips.
Sun, March 07, 2021
#097 - International Women's Day Special | Pratyasha Rath | Monica Verma
Ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8th), we speak to a couple of outspoken voices on social media, Monica Verma (Researcher, Political Economy) and Pratyasha Rath (Researcher, Behavioural Science) about the challenges that women face and potential social and political solutions to alleviate their experience. Monica and Pratyasha begin by discussing women’s participation in politics, why there is a lack of adequate representation, what can be done to increase the same, and also how women’s votes can impact can cause a significant impact. We then move on to discussing the various women-centric welfare programs launched by the government in recent times such as the Swachch Bharat Mission, Ujjwala Yojana, Saubhagya, PM Awas Yojana, Kudumbashree, and others. Along the way they discuss how these programs could be better designed to cause the maximum impact on the ground. We end the podcast with Monica and Pratyasha talking about their vision for women’s welfare in India over the next ten years as India aims to become a superpower in the World. This is a rich, insightful discussion that covers various perspectives, both, social and political and addresses key issues for the development of women in our country. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, March 07, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #31 | Ease of Living | Record FDI Inflows | Amazonia Launch
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Ease of living Index of cities, 50th anniversary of Gavaskar's debut, Record FDI inflows and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Thu, March 04, 2021
#1YearOfBharatvaarta - The Way Forward | Roshan Cariappa
It has been a year of Bharatvaarta; we published our first episode (“Namaste Trump”) on Feb 25th 2020. Since, we have recorded over 125 podcasts, interviewed the likes of Amish Tripathi, Sridhar Vembu, and Smriti Irani, and covered various topics within Politics, Policy, and Culture. In this episode, Ravi Shankar (Author, Columnist, PR Expert) talks to Bharatvaarta Host, Roshan Cariappa, about the genesis of Bharatvaarta, what makes the podcast unique, and what we have coming up in the future. This one is for our community! Thank you for all of the love and support. We will continue to bring you more enriching perspectives on important matters in the time to come. This Bharatvaarta podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, February 28, 2021
#096 - Regulation of Social Media and OTT Content | Policy | Aashish Chandorkar, Neha Joshi
The Indian Government has released guidelines for regulating OTT streaming platforms and digital news media. Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad ji and Prakash Javadekar ji, said these are for “empowering the ordinary users of social media.” Joining us in discussing the impact of this, are Neha Joshi, (Social Activist and the National Media Co-Incharge of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha) and Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Columnist, & Social Media Commentator). They explain the proposed regulations, background to why this was necessitated, the argument of free speech and cost of compliance, the nuances of significant and non-significant platforms, challenges in grouping of digital news outlets with OTT platforms, and what this signals going forward in terms of relations between the Government and digital platforms. This is a comprehensive discussion on an important policy measure with wide-ranging implications. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, February 28, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #30 | Gujarat Polls, Indo-Pak Ceasefire, Narendra Modi Stadium, and more...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the results of the Gujarat Municipal polls, the Indo-Pak ceasefire, the Narendra Modi stadium, positive GDP growth in Q3, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Wed, February 24, 2021
#095 - Battleground Kerala: Will Pinarayi Vijayan return? | Bharatvaarta | Politics
Kerala is scheduled to go to the polls in May. Politically, it has largely been bi-polar, with power alternating between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front and the Congress led United Democratic Front. While the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government has praised for having delivered welfare schemes efficiently during the Kerala Floods of 2018, it’s recent mishandling of the COVID pandemic and also the spate of scams has cast a shadow on its performance. In the UDF, the Congress’ decline politically has mirrored the rise of the Muslim League who are now a more assertive ally, causing tensions between various allied demographics. The Kerala Congress (Mani) split, with K M Mani's son Jose K Mani, allying with the LDF has made matters grave. Meanwhile, the BJP has seen a groundswell of support in recent times led by Prime Minister Modi’s own popularity; he has inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects in the State, recently, including the 2,000-MW Pugalur-Thrissur high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission corridor. On this episode, we are joined by political experts and commentators, Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy and Rohit Jayaraman for a deep dive analysis of what factors could influence the results of this upcoming election. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms.If you like this episode, then please like, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, February 21, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #29 | China Admits Galwan Clash, Telecom PLI Scheme, Punjab Local Polls, and...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about China releasing images of the Galwan clash, Telecom sector PLI scheme announcement, E Sreedharan joining BJP, Punjab local polls, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Sat, February 20, 2021
#094 - Discussing "A New Idea of India" With Professor Guy Sorman | Rajeev Mantri | Harsha Gupta
Guy Sorman is a French-American professor, columnist, author, and public intellectual in economics and philosophy. He has written twenty books that promote the ideals of creativity and modern capitalism. Sorman was a founder of a French NGO, Action against Hunger (ACF), in 1979 and was its President until 1990, when he became its Honorary President. He is the global advisor of the South Korean President. Sorman has held many government positions in France. Guy Sorman has also written many articles regarding globalization and Asia's growing economy. In his "What is the West?",(2008) he claimed the term "westernization" is vague, and it is hard to draw a line between the west and the east. 'A New Idea of India’ is an endeavour to ask the important, unresolved questions about India’s past & future. This book has been co-authored by popular political and policy commentators, Harsh Gupta and Rajeev Mantri . In this free-flowing conversation, Harsh and Rajeev explain why they wrote the book and delve into the nuances of the book’s key ideas.They address the fundamental question of why ideas are important and how they affects politics and policy, following which they debate the ‘Idea of India'. Along the way, they compare and contrast the heritage and aspirations of a millennia old civilization with a fledgling nation of seven decades. In that, this book captures the zeitgeist of our times.Listen to this fascinating conversation with the authors on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!
Sat, February 20, 2021
Bharatvaarta Sports - India-England Mid-Series Analysis, IPL Mini-Auction and more...
We are at the mid-way point of the India-England series. In addition, the IPL mini-auction has thrown in a few surprises. In this episode, we have Abhishek Paul (@abhility), Shrikant Subramanian (@homeropines) & Srivatsa Subbanna (@s_srivats) look back at the first two tests and look ahead to what can be expected from the pink ball test and the last test at Ahmedabad. We also look at how some of the new acquisitions could affect the franchises. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVSports
Thu, February 18, 2021
#093 | Why Radhika Gupta (MD & CEO, Edelweiss MF) Is Optimistic About Indian Markets |#LongIndia Series
Radhika Gupta is the MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Funds. She is India’s only woman head of a major asset manager and is a very popular voice on social media, as well – LinkedIn recognized her recently as among the top 10 voices on Finance and Economy in the World. In this conversation, Radhika describes why she is optimistic about India this new decade, how India’s perception has changed over generations, how the retail investor’s confidence has increased tremendously in that time, and finally – what she sees as opportunities for young Indians. This is a fascinating conversation, one that will leave you with a lot of hope and optimism for the country. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Tue, February 16, 2021
#092 - Crafting India's Global Narrative | Ruchir Sharma | Vishal Ganesan | #BVPolicy | Bharatvaarta
In this episode, we have Ruchir Sharma (@ruchirsharma_1, Media Critic) and Vishal Ganesan (@vjgtweets, curator @hindooHistory) back to discuss India’s perception in the World and how we can shape that narrative. We begin by discussion recent events where American celebrities like Rihanna (Singer, Performer) and Mia Khalifa (Adult Actor) along with Swedish Environment Activist, Greta Thunberg, among others tweeted out in support of the Indian Farmers’ agitation against the government. Ruchir explains the mechanics of the ‘toolkit’ that was revealed inadvertently, while Vishal explains the perception of diaspora in the US and why they should strive to better understand what is happening in India. We discuss the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) response and what we should do further to counter narratives that hurt India’s standing in the World. We then move on to discussing what India’s global narrative could be, how we can promote that in various channels, and how we can make this bipartisan policy irrespective of change of governments. This is a fascinating deep dive into civilizational and cultural aspects that impact everyday issues in the World. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, February 14, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #28 | Koo Takes Off, Ram Mandir Trust Raises 1000 Crore, Glacier Break Tragedy
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about Koo's competition with Twitter, Ram Mandir trust raising over 1000 cr., Uttarakhand glacier tragedy, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E91 · Tue, February 09, 2021
#091 - How will the Biden Administration impact India-US relations? | India Policy | Bharatvaarta
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20th, with Kamala Harris as the Vice President. How will the new administration impact India and United States relations? Has there been a difference in the India policy between Democrats and Republicans? Will the new left factions in the Democratic party influence political action? How will the broader political commentary change? What are the key issues of interest for India’s US foreign policy? And what should Prime Minister Modi’s government do in this new era? We are joined by Sunanda Vashisht (Author, Columnist), Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Columnist), and Abhishek Paul (Political Commentator) to discuss the nuances of the impact of a Biden Adminstration on India. This is a fascinating episode for understanding what to expect in the coming future on this front. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, February 07, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #27 | Twitter's India problems, Greta Toolkit Tweet, Chauri Chaura Centenary...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about Twitter's India's problems, Greta Thunberg's toolkit tweet, Chauri Chaura 100th year celebrations, Indian celebrities tweets about India, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Fri, February 05, 2021
#090 | Why Is Preethi Kasireddy Optimistic About India? | #LongIndia Series | Bharatvaarta
Preethi Kasireddy is an entrepreneur, investor, writer and a popular commentator on social media. Preethi is passionate about various aspects of India – from our culture to our thriving startup ecosystem. In this conversation on the #LongIndia series, we understand the reasons for her optimism, why she thinks India should adopt crypto, how Indian startups have changed over the last five years, what opportunities have emerged for Indian post COVID, what we can learn from America’s cultural decline, why we should recognize our strengths and encourage startup innovation. This is a fascinating outside-in perspective on India’s growth prospects in the coming new decade. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Fri, February 05, 2021
Bharatvaarta Sports | India-England Test Series Preview | Abhishek Paul | Mahek Vyas
After a successul tour of Australia, India return home to face England at home in a test series. England, buoyed by their recent success against Sri Lanka are banking on Joe Root, Jos Buttler and their pace attack to succeed in India. At stake is a place in the "World Test Championship" final. India can reach the final by winning the series. England will have to play out of their skin to get to the WTC final. Join us as we are joined by Srivatsa Subbanna, Mahek Vyas and Abhishek Paul, all ardent cricket fans, as they dissect the squads, venues, individual players and more before the series begins.
Mon, February 01, 2021
#089 - National Budget 2021: Decoded | Aashish Chandorkar, Karan Bhasin, Nirav Kanodra
The Union Budget of India, also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in the Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India. The Government presents it on the first day of February so that it could be materialised before the beginning of new financial year in April. In this deep dive, we have Aashish Chandorkar, Nirav Kanodra, and Karan Bhasin, along with Roshan Cariappa, who will discuss the finer points of the National Budget 2021. We will also explore how this can revitalize the COVID-struck economy and infuse energy into India. This livestream will have a Q&A at the end, so make sure to stick around. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #Budget2021
Sun, January 31, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #26 | Republic Day Parade, Padma Awards, Israeli Embassy Incident, and more...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Republic day parade, the Republic Day protests, Padma award recipients, Power Grid InvIT, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E88 · Sat, January 30, 2021
#088 - Wall Street Bets v/s Hedge Funds: Short Selling & more | Bharatvaarta
Social media has been abuzz about Redditors on a forum called “WallStreetBets”, banding together and buying up stock in a gaming merchandise retailer called GameStop. They are orchestrating a “short squeeze” against hedge funds that had taken a short position on the stock. Melvin Capital, one of the prime targets, lost over 30% of it’s AUM and required an emergency infusion of $2.75 billion from fellow hedge funds Citadel and Point72. This is being seen as a triumph of the retail investors against institutions that purport to manipulate markets at the cost of smaller investors. To give us an insider’s perspective on what is happening, we are joined by experienced traders, Rajiv and Dhiraj (anon), who speak about the significance of these events while also explaining concepts related to short selling, how it is different in India, what retail investors should beware of, and much more. This is a must listen episode for those interested in diving deeper on recent events and developing an understanding of markets and finance. The Bharatvaarta podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Tue, January 26, 2021
#087 - Political Debate in India | Anand Ranganathan
Anand Ranganathan is a professor, scientist, author, and also, among the most popular television commentators, renowned for his articulate and forthright views on social and political matters. In this free-wheeling conversation, we talk about the state of debate in the country, the impact of television and social media, ideologies and frames of references, criticism of the government, and much more. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, January 24, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #25 | Biden's Executive Actions, Mallya Seeks Asylum, Biden's Executive Actions
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Serum Institute fire, Mallya applying for asylum in the UK, RBI's discussion paper on NBFC's, Reliance's 5G tests, and more... If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E86 · Sat, January 23, 2021
#086 - The Life & Times of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose | Vivek Khaitan, Abhishek Bannerjee
Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose defiant patriotism made him a hero in India, but whose attempt during World War II to rid India of British rule with the help of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan left a troubled legacy. The honorific Netaji, first applied in early 1942 to Bose in Germany by the Indian soldiers of the Indische Legion and by the German and Indian officials in the Special Bureau for India in Berlin, was later used throughout India. On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, we put together a special panel of guests to remember Netaji's impact on nascent India. In this special episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Vivek Khaitan and Abhishek Bannerjee deconstruct the life and deeds of Subhash Chandra Bose, from his relationship with the Indian National Congress to his death, which is shrouded in mystery to this day. We also explore some interesting counterfactuals, such as Bose holding on to the INC's leadership position or him returning to India after his death. We also look into Bose's infamous relationship with the Axis powers, the formation of the INA and the role it played in the freedom struggle, and his significance in modern India. We end by exploring the current effort to resurrect his legacy by the ruling BJP party. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #SubhashChandraBoseJayanti
Sat, January 23, 2021
Bharatvaarta Sports | Ind.-Aus. Series, Ind.-Eng. Series, IPL Squad Changes, and more...
Bharatvaarta Sports is our reaction to the latest in the world of sports. In this episode, we'll be talking about the India-Australia Test series results, the India-England series recap, and IPL squad changes. This episode features Mahek Vyas and Rajesh Tiwary. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E85 · Thu, January 21, 2021
#085 - "Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful Life" - Amish Tripathi & Bhavna Roy
In this episode, We are joined by by the authors of the book "Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful Life", Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy. In this book, the first of a series, Amish and Bhavna dive into the ncient Indian epics, as well as some of Amish's stories to explore some important ideas of Indian philosophy. We start off by understand how the idea of the content and structure of the book came about. We then get into a deep dive into the different concepts such as Karma, Dharma and Swadharma. We explore the interplay between thought and action, understand the difference between wanting and having, anger and rage and how dichotomies such as right/ wrong aren't applicable in the Indian context. We then discuss how envy is at the root of driving us away from Dharma and how traits such obedience and loyalty that are considered virtues can take us away from Dharma. We end by asking the authors about their view on how they see the coming decade is something to look forward for India. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
S1 E84 · Tue, January 19, 2021
#084 - India In The Foreign Press | Ruchir Sharma, Vishal Ganesan
India’s coverage in the foreign media is subject to much debate – we often cringe or complain about the vast divergence between reality and perception. Is this a recent phenomenon or is there a historical precedence? What is the impact of this coverage? Are there state policies invested in what is seen and heard about India? Will we move away from the motifs of “caste, cows, and curry”? What can India do to control its narrative? How can “reverse the gaze”? Joining us for this fascinating conversation are Ruchir Sharma (Media Critic, Popular Commentator) and Vishal Ganesan (Curator of @HindooHistory), who take us through the depths and nuances of the matter. While Ruchir brings in contemporary references of how and why foreign media covers India the way it does, Vishal retraces back to how India has been portrayed in the West over hundreds of years and draws upon philosophical and theological references. This is a rich, insightful discussion about India that is a must listen for everyone. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, January 17, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #24 | Tesla in India, Air Force Procures Tejas Jets, Whatsapp's Privacy...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the RBI committe on digital lending platforms, the Indian Air Force acquiring Tejas jets, Tesla's subsidiary in India, WhatsApp's privacy issues, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
Fri, January 15, 2021
#083 - "Vajpayee: The Years That Changed India" - Shakti Sinha | Rajeev Mantri
Former prime minister of India and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an understated and a singular politician of the kind rarely seen in contemporary times. His patriotism was uncompromising, forged out of the paradoxes of his life: The sensitive poet who summoned nerves of Steel to conduct the Pokhran-ii nuclear tests; the man from humble beginnings who envisioned a project as Titanic as the Golden quadrilateral highway network. Devoid of any political pedigree or patronage, he harnessed his diplomatic acumen to transform India's relations with the United States, which had long been mired in misunderstandings rooted in the Cold War. His calculated decisions led to key strategic and economic policy achievements. in this book, Shakti Sinha, a close Associate of Vajpayee, helps us understand Vajpayee as a decision-maker. The narrative focuses on the political challenges Vajpayee faced, and on his key initiatives in the strategic and economic fields during his first Term as prime Minister, which have had a lasting impact. 'Vajpayee' fleshes out not only Vajpayee's political philosophy but also provides an insider's account of how the former PM thought and worked. In this episode, we will be discussing the book "Vajpayee: The Years That Changed India" with the author, Shakti Sinha. This episode will be hosted by Srivatsa Subbanna and Rajeev Mantri and will also include an audience Q&A.
Thu, January 14, 2021
#082 - Discussing 'Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Power' with Rajiv Malhotra
Shri. Rajiv Malhotra is an Indian-American academic, author and founder of Infinity Foundation, which focuses on Indic studies, and also funds projects. Rajiv ji has just announced his ground breaking new book, 'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power'. In this book, Rajiv ji lists the Five Battlegrounds that will be faced in the coming years as Artificial Intelligence becomes more prevalent. Join Roshan Cariappa and Vivek Khaitan as they discuss the book with the author.
Sun, January 10, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #23 | Twitter Bans Trump, COVID-19 Vaccine Politics, Agni V Planned, and more...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways initiating seaplane services, the Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline, India's deployment of Agni V, Twitter banning Trump, COVID-19 vaccine politicization and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram). #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly
S1 E81 · Sat, January 09, 2021
#081 - India's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout | Dr. Amit Thadhani | Amit Paranjape | Srivatsa Subbanna
Earlier this month, the Indian government gave "Emergency Use" authorization to two Covid vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin). The government has also shared a detailed rollout plan. We have also seen some states conduct a dry run successfully. In this episode, Srivatsa Subbanna talks to Amit Paranjape (Tech Entrepreneur) and Dr. Amit Thadhani (Surgeon) about the different kinds of vaccines, the approved vaccines, how does India handle a programme of this scale, communication strategy and more. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #CovidVaccine
S1 E80 · Tue, January 05, 2021
#080 - Forgotten Warriors of the Kurukshetra War | Shivakumar GV | Ranjith Radhakrishnan | Saiswaroopa Iyer
In this special live episode of Bharatvaarta, we will be discussing the book "Unsung Valour: Forgotten Warriors Of Kurukshetra" with the authors Saiswaroopa Iyer ji, Shivakumar GV ji, and Ranjith Radhakrishnan ji. Did you know that a little-known Panchala prince, Yudhamanyu, single-handedly defeated the great Duryodhana? Or that Shakuni was a valiant warrior on the battlefield? How did Iravan, the son of Arjuna by Naga Princess Ulupi, rout the whole Gandhara armies all by himself? And how did the ageing king Bhagadatta, perched on his famed elephant Supratika, defeat a whole army of the Pandavas led by Bhima? The great war of Mahabharata which claimed the lives of 18 Akshauhinis (nearly 4 million warriors) was not just a carnage of that order but a battle that warrants a careful study from various angles to learn, unlearn and relearn the dynamic and elusive nature of Dharma. The authors' quantitative study showed that the 18 day war saw about 466 individual confrontations with the Pandava camp winning a lion's share of 216 and Kaurava warriors scoring over 90 victories. It is by delving into the perspectives of such warriors that we can get a close and yet distant version of the legendary feud that claimed so many lives. Indic Academy called in for short stories about these warriors and selected the best entries to publish the book as an anthology called "Unsung Valour". Tune in to the livestream Tuesday, 5th January, 7 PM onwards to be a part of this engaging discussion. We will also hold a Q&A section at the end to tackle viewer questions, so make sure to ask questions in the live chat!
Sun, January 03, 2021
Bharatvaarta Weekly #22 | Akash Missile Export Approval, Jio Tower Attacks, 100th Kisan Train, and more...
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Akash missile export approval, Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial corridor, Jio tower attack and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E79 · Fri, January 01, 2021
#079 - Is War Inevitable in 2021 | Nitin Gokhale | Aashish Chandorkar
India is surrounded by hostile neighbours on both the eastern and western borders. Considering this, there is a risk of armed conflict along India's borders. In this episode, we talk to Nitin Gokhale (National Security Analyst, Co-founder - Bharatshakti.in and Stratnews Global) who is an expert in strategic affairs and a specialist in understanding and covering armed conflict. Nitin has also a prolific author and has authored over half a dozen books on military history, wars and insurgencies. We will cover the possibility of an armed conflict, likelihood of a two pronged war and its implications. In addition, we will cover the Indo-China border standoff and the impact of Joe Biden's presidency on Indo-US relations. We will also cover the Quad, domestic manufacturing and how we can expect things to shape up in 2021.
Wed, December 30, 2020
#078 - Bharatvaarta Year-End Special | 18 Speakers | Politics, Policy, & Culture
Want to catch up on 2020's most important events? Watch 18 experts speak about a variety of topics in Indian policy, politics, and culture and look back on the year that was. Agenda: Team Bharatvaarta - Opening comments & Introduction Roshan Cariappa - Alternative Media Srivatsa Subbanna - Investments in Karnataka Aashish Chandorkar - Production Linked Incentives Ashutosh Muglikar - Atmanirbhar Bharat Karan Bhasin - Agriculture Reforms Harsh Gupta - Indian Economy post-COVID Nirav Kanodra - Future of Banking in India Rajeev Mantri - India's COVID response Rohit Jayaraman - Indian political review 2020 Vivek Khaitan - Ramjanmabhoomi Govind Agarwal - Indian Equity Markets 2020 Sunanda Vashisht - Kashmir - beyond 370A Amit Paranjape - Indian Startups 2020 Monica Jasuja - Fintech Update 2020 Abhishek Paul - India Sports 2020 Pallavi Kamat - Books of 2020 Hemang Palan - What does Bharatvaarta achieve? - A Listener's Perspective
Sun, December 27, 2020
Bharatvaarta Weekly #21 | COVID Vaccine Rollout, Brexit Deal, Legion of Merit for PM Modi, and more
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about COVID vaccine rollout, India's Brexit deal, Bengaluru 2022 mission, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
Sat, December 26, 2020
#077 - Was ABV India's Most Underrated PM? | Aashish Chandorkar, Rajeev Mantri
Atal Bihari Vajpayee (25 December 1924 – 16 August 2018) was an Indian statesman who served three terms as the Prime Minister of India, first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, followed by a full term from 1999 to 2004. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was the first Indian prime minister not of the Indian National Congress to serve a full term in office. He was also noted as a poet and a writer. He was a member of the Indian Parliament for over five decades, having been elected ten times to the Lok Sabha, the lower house, and twice to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house. He served as the Member of Parliament for Lucknow, retiring from active politics in 2009. He was among the founding members of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), of which he was president from 1968 to 1972. The BJS merged with several other parties to form the Janata Party, which won the 1977 general election. In March 1977, Vajpayee became the Minister of External Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Morarji Desai. He resigned in 1979, and the Janata alliance collapsed soon after. Former members of the BJS formed the BJP in 1980, with Vajpayee its first president. During his tenure as prime minister, India carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. Vajpayee sought to improve diplomatic relations with Pakistan, travelling to Lahore by bus to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. After the 1999 Kargil War with Pakistan, he sought to restore relations through engagement with President Pervez Musharraf, inviting him to India for a summit at Agra. The administration of Narendra Modi declared in 2014 that Vajpayee's birthday, 25 December, would be marked as Good Governance Day. In 2015, he was conferred India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. He died on 16 August 2018 of age-related illness.
S1 E76 · Tue, December 22, 2020
#076 - Power Sector in India - Way Ahead
India's power sector is going through major transformation. A focus on clean and sustainable power generation sources has been driving this transformation over the last few years. Increasing urbanisation and industrialisation in the coming decades will mean that India will need access to reliable and clean power. As of September 2020, India's renewable capacity stood at 89.22 GW with a target of 227 GW by FY22. In this episode we have Mudit Jain(Head of Research - Tata Cleantech) and Rajat Seksaria (CEO - Acme Solar) talk to Srivatsa Subbanna about the challenges facing the distribution companies and why they continue to be loss-making, they then talk about the opportunities in the renewable sector and how the sector has evolved over the last decade. They then talk about the amendments to the Electricity act and how the government is looking to solarize agriculture potentially adding to new capacity generation and end with sharing their thoughts on the way ahead when it comes to the privatisation of discoms. This episode is a fascinating deep-dive into the power sector, its structure and how the entire industry has gone through a transformation and how the changes could shape the industry over the coming years. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!
Sun, December 20, 2020
Bharatvaarta Weekly #20 | Wistron Disturbance, GDP Forecast Update, 30 GW Renewable Energy Park, and more
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the Wistron disturbance in Karnataka, the revised GDP forecast, the 30GW renewable energy plant in Kutch, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E75 · Fri, December 18, 2020
#075 - Why is Indian culture misrepresented in Cinema and Arts? | Kaushal Inamdar & Nivedita Tiwari | Culture | Bharatvaarta
In this episode, we speak to award-winning musician, Kaushal Inamdar, and noted television actress, Nivedita Tiwari, about how Indian traditions and culture are depicted in mainstream arts and cinema. We begin this discussion with Kaushal ji explaining very eloquently how the representation of culture has evolved over time in our movies and music, while Nivedita ji speaks about the impact that OTT platforms have had on the kind of stories that are being told and how the focus has moved beyond metros to small towns and villages. We then discuss the politicization of arts – is this a recent phenomenon? Is there scope for activism through arts? Should the artist impose their own sensibilities into their art? And why are so many artists now of a Leftist persuasion? We end with suggestions from both guests on how we can sensitise artists and creators to native Indian traditions and culture, so there can be a more accurate reflection of the same in the mainstream arts and what the government can do to help the same. This is a fascinating, nuanced discourse in the ways art can impact society. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Tue, December 15, 2020
#074 - How did India liberate Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971? | Aadit Kapadia & Mohal Joshi | Geopolitics | Bharatvaarta
Revolutions are impossible when they begin and inevitable at the end. The liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 is one such revolution. You have heard facts and figures before about the war, but learn from our experts Aadit Kapadia (Co-founder, MyIndMakers) and Mohal Joshi (Host, India Rising Podcast) about the circumstances leading up to the war, what really happened in the 13 days that went by, who were the heroes of that very significant moment in history, and what has happened since then. Aadit and Mohal begin by explaining the Political and Military significance of the war and how Indira Gandhi’s political mandate and influence impacted her decisions. Mohal speaks about key events in the war such as the Tangail air drop, Operation Trident, the bombing of the Governor’s office in Dakha. Aadit speaks about the role of the US, USSR, and China in this geopolitical drama. Aadit speaks about the role of the Mukti Bani in the liberation, and how the presence of General Yahya Khan influenced the politics in Bangladesh. They then then explore the political impact of the liberation war on Pakistani power structures. Aadit and Mohal end the podcast with learnings from the war and play out some interesting counterfactuals in terms of what would have happened if alternate actors had been involved and events had materialized. This is a rich, insightful episode on a very significant period of history. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, December 13, 2020
Bharatvaarta Weekly #19 | New Parliament Building, PM-WANI, Rajasthan Local Polls and more
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week, we'll be talking about the new parliament building, PM-WANI, the results of the Rajasthan local polls, and the real estate boom in Mumbai. on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in
Sat, December 12, 2020
#073 – Is this just the beginning for the Indian Stock Markets? | Aashish Somaiyaa & Govind Agarwal
In this episode, we discuss the Indian Capital Markets and investing with Aashish Somaiyaa (CEO, White Oak Capital Management) and Govind Agarwal (Public Markets Investor). India has seen a record number of retail investors enter the markets this year; around 3.4 million new DEMAT accounts were opened in the September quarter, according to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) data, which included 1.3 million accounts in September alone. Aashish and Govind begin the discussion with the evolution of the Indian investor over the generations and describe those who invested in equities this year, while also covering some fundamentals of personal finance. We then discuss mutual funds, the role of fund managers, and emerging asset classes like bitcoin. We move on to the hazard of mis-selling of financial products, how SEBI is trying to protect retail investors, how we can increase financialization in India without increasing systemic risks, and the role of fintechs. Finally, Aashish and Govind end with their view on the markets right now and we can look forward to in the future. This is an insightful conversation for those looking to understand more about the markets and investing. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
S1 E72 · Thu, December 10, 2020
#072 - The Rural-Urban Divide | Abhinav Prakash Singh & Rohit Jayaraman
On this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we discuss the rural – urban dichotomies of India and challenge some long held notions about India’s politics and policy with our guests Abhinav Prakash Singh (Professor, Columnist) and Rohit Jayaraman (Political Commentator). Abhinav begins the discussion with laying the context for the reality the demographic numbers reflect while Rohit talks about the impact that this has had in terms of Politics and Policy. We move on to discussing urban and rural representation with the backdrop of the ongoing farmer protests in some parts of the country. Then Abhinav contrasts the Ambedkar and Gandhi vision of India and the social impact of urbanization, while Rohit adds how this issue has been represented by the media and general commentariat. We end with how our politics can better represent the Indian voter. This is a fascinating deep dive into a fundamental schism that impacts all manner of politics, policy, and culture in the country. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #FarmerProtests
S1 E71 · Tue, December 08, 2020
#071 - Significance of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Polls | Rohit Jayaraman & Sudhir Kumar
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast we analyse and discuss the significance of the recently concluded Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Polls, where the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) emerged as the single-largest party, winning 55 of the 150 wards in a closely-fought election. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made huge gains to bag 49 wards, followed by The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) which trailed with 44 wards. The Indian National Congress finished with only 2 seats. Our guests, political commentators, Rohit Jayaraman and Sudhir Kumar, define the broader trends at play – TRS’ waning popularity, BJP’s gaining dominance, AIMIM’s polarising influence, Congress’ perennial losses, media’s flawed narratives, and the significance these hold in the Politics of Telangana and the rest of the country. This is a fascinating deep dive into an election that could be a milestone moment in Politics. This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share. For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #GHMCElections
Mon, December 07, 2020
Weekly | Rajnikanth entry into Politics | Trudeau Interference | Bhopal Gas Tragedy Remembered | Ranjit Disale wins Award | Nagaland Infra Push | 22nd Nov
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (November 22nd - 29th), we speak about Rajnikanth in Politics, Canada's intervention in Indian politics, Nagaland's infrastructure push, and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E70 · Sat, December 05, 2020
#070 - Indian Securities Market | Sandeep Parekh
Sandeep Parekh is India's leading securities lawyer and partner at FinSecLaw. He has practised in Mumbai, Delhi and in the USA, where he completed his LLM degree. Sandeep is closely associated with SEBI, working on several committees which give direction to India's securities markets via policies and rulemaking. Sandeep is also a regular columnist in leading Indian media publications and is quoted extensively on issues of securities law in the international media too. He has authored an important book on securities law and regularly comments on this topic and others of national interest on social media. In this episode, we ask Sandeep questions about India's market architecture? Can Indian start ups IPO any time soon in India? Will the Gandhinagar IFSC succeed? Why does India have greater restrictions on opening portfolio management services? How does SEBI make rules and are they equitable? Sandeep answers all these questions and much more. His views differ in many cases from popular perception but he uses his knowledge of securities law, market architecture and practical policy considerations to demystify the subject. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #SecuritiesLaw
S1 E69 · Wed, December 02, 2020
#069 - Digital Media & Narratives | Sreemoy Talukdar | Muthuraman Natarajan
In September 2019, the Indian government introduced an FDI regime that allowed up to 26% FDI in the "News Digital Media Sector". The Government issued a clarification that it covers aggregators and will apply to entities streaming or uploading news and current affairs on websites, apps or other platforms. In this episode we have Muthuraman Natarajan (Co-founder and CFO - Swarajya) and Sreemoy Talukdar (Senior Editor - Firstpost) talk to Srivatsa Subbanna what these changes actually are and the impact of these changes. We start by understanding these policy changes in detail. They then talk about the difference between traditional and digital media and how traditional media has influenced digital media and vice-versa. Finally they move on to the economics of digital media and end with sharing their views on the future of digital media. This is a compelling watch as we deep-dive into the content and financial aspects of running a digital media company. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!
Mon, November 30, 2020
Weekly | 26/11 Attack Anniversary | Maradona | FII inflows cross 50k Cr. | Nov 29
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (November 22nd - 29th), we speak about the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Cyclone Nivar, and FII inflows crossing over 50k crore in November. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E68 · Sat, November 28, 2020
#068 - Banking Regulation - Way Ahead | Nirav Kanodra | Karan Bhasin
The internal working group of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come up with a slew of recommendations around letting NBFCs above a certain size acquire a banking license, letting Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks become full-fledged banks and letting certain large corporates set up banks In this episode, Srivatsa Subbanna hosts Nirav Kanodra (Investment Banker) and Karan Bhasin (Economist & Researcher) as they walk us through these recommendations. We start off by analysing these recommendations and what is the potential impact of these regulations. They then discuss the need for these regulations and how changes in technology will shape regulation in the coming years. They then talk about some of the challenges when it comes to letting corporates run banks and how some of these challenges can be addressed through regulation. Finally they talk about corporate owned NBFCs, how they can be converted to banks and what can we learn from other countries. Finally, they share their views on the safeguards that the RBI should set up in order to make this move a success. This is an insightful deep dive into the structure of banking, supervisory oversight and how a credit starved nation like India should proceed towards building strong banks that work towards democratizing credit while ensuring that systemic risks are handled to ensure that depositors and small savers are protected. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!
S1 E67 · Tue, November 24, 2020
#067 - Agriculture in India | Sivakumar Surampudi (Group Head, Agri & IT Business, ITC)
In this episode, we discuss the Indian Agriculture sector with Mr. Sivakumar Surampudi, Group Head – Agri & IT Business at ITC Limited, which is one India’s best-known conglomerates. Mr. Surampudi is a renowned thought leader with interests in agribusiness, rural marketing, retailing, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation. He led the World’s largest rural digital infrastructure program, ITC eChoupal, which empowers over 4 million farmers across the country. In this discussion, he discussed the challenges facing the Agriculture sector, the impact of recent reforms, technology interventions to enable personalization at scale, ITC’s journey of building the eChoupal platform, and how India can move up the value chain to become a strong Agricultural exporter. This episode is a fascinating deep dive into a sector that employs about 60% of the country and is in the throes of revolution. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, November 22, 2020
Weekly | Laxmi Vilas Bank Collapse | Parler Growth | BPCL Divestment | Twitter Apology | Nagrota Encounter | 22nd Nov
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (November 15th - 22nd), we analyse the collapse of Laxmi Vilas Bank, Twitter's apology on the India map, BPCL divestment, growth of Parler and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E66 · Thu, November 19, 2020
#066 - Politics Post-Bihar | Aashish Chandorkar, Rohit Jayaraman, & Vivek Khaitan
It has been a busy couple of weeks, with elections in Bihar and Bypolls in 56 Assembly seats across 11 states. In this episode, our resident political commentators, Aashish Chandorkar, Rohit Jayaraman, and Vivek Khaitan, discuss how these elections have panned out and their political significance. We cover the various political parties’ performance in Bihar and the future for Nitish Kumar and the NDA. We move on to BJP’s performance in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, and other important results in Dubbakka (Telangana), Baroda (Haryana), and RR Nagar/Sira (Karnataka) constituencies. We end by discussing what the future holds for the Indian National Congress after yet another poor showing in stark contrast to the continued popularity the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the rise of All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen or AIMIM and their consolidation of the Muslim vote bank. This is a fantastic deep dive that colors the results with rich, insightful perspectives on what these results actually mean beyond just the numbers. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then don’t forget to rate, subscribe and share! For more information, check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
S1 E65 · Tue, November 17, 2020
#065 - UPI's Growth & Future | Deepak Abbot & Nikhil Kumar
In this episode, we discuss the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India’s ubiquitous digital payments system that recently crossed 2 billion transactions in a month. Joining us in this discussion are Deepak Abbot, Co-founder of indiagold and former head of Product and Growth @ Paytm – India’s most valued payments company, and Nikhil Kumar, Co-founder of Setu and former Head of the Developer Ecosystem for India Stack (iSPIRT Foundation). Nikhil describes the conception of UPI in 2016 and its vision then, Deepak speaks about UPI’s growth on the P2P (People to People) and P2M (People to Merchant) fronts and how UPI impacted the payments industry. Nikhil and Deepak then discuss policy and regulation, how banks have responded to this innovation, and interesting use cases that would expand the scope and impact of UPI. We end the podcast with a vision for the future on how we can spur similar innovation in other important axes to accelerate the country’s progress. This is a fascinating discussion on perhaps, the most impactful innovation India has produced in the last decade from two people who have had a ringside view of its growth! The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
S1 E64 · Sun, November 15, 2020
#064 - Ambedkar, Nehru, & Patel | Legacy, Significance, & Counterfactuals
Babasaheb Ambedkar, Pandit Nehru, and Sardar Patel are among the foremost architects of modern India. They are also among the most debated personalities for the far-reaching consequences of their actions and ideologies even today. In this episode, Harsh Gupta (Author, Investor) and Abhinav Prakash Singh (Professor, Columnist) discuss the legacy and significance of these stalwarts and debate the counterfactuals. What would Patel have been like as India’s first Prime Minister? How would Ambedkar reconcile with the contrasting views of their supposed followers? Would we judge Nehru as harshly if his family abstained from Politics? Would the Kashmir conflict exist today if Patel and not Nehru had led reunification? And could the partition of India have been avoided? Along the way, Harsh and Abhinav discuss the contributions of these leaders and they have shaped the country as we know it. This is a fascinating episode that brings alive the history of modern India from the lens of 3 people who had the closest view of how this republic 300 million people would evolve. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, November 15, 2020
Weekly | Atmanirbhar 3.0 | PLI Scheme | Bihar Elections | Nov 15
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (November 8th - 15th), we analyse the Bihar elections and its implications, Atmanirbhar 3.0 stimulus and how it impacts real estate and other industries, PLI incentive scheme for ten additional industries, Mumbai Indians' dominant IPL victory and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E63 · Wed, November 11, 2020
#063 - Writing Indian History | Sandeep Balakrishna
Sandeep Balakrishna is a veteran writer, author, editor, speaker and independent researcher with about 20 years of writing on Indian history, culture, literature and temples. He’s also the Founder and Chief Editor of The Dharma Dispatch, which is to quote: “a unique online platform offering rare, valuable, original, and in-depth content aimed at crafting and promoting a cultural narrative rooted in the Sanatana ethos.” In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of writing the history of India, how one must view our ‘itihaasa’, and what we can do to correct the narrative of our civilization. This is a fascinating episode, one that will set you on a rabbit hole quest to discover the many different elements that make up this incredibly complex yet fundamental subject. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then don’t forget to rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
S1 E62 · Mon, November 09, 2020
#062 - India: Public Policy Failures and Solutions | Shankkar Aiyar
Shankkar Aiyar is a veteran journalist and author. In a career spanning over three and half decades, Shankkar has worked for leading publications like the Indian Express and India Today. His 1991 story on Indian government pledging the gold reserve highlighted the severe balance of payment crisis faced by India then and shot him to national limelight. His most recent book - The Gated Republic: India's Public Policy Failures and Private Solutions - talks about areas like healthcare, education, security, power and water. These are basic utilities the provision of which over the years has lagged the demand, despite their essential nature. Due to the failures of government and administrative machinery, private players have intervened to fill gaps, often hurting the marginal sections of the society on pricing. Shankkar talks about his view on how effective public – private partnerships could have evolved in these areas with government oversight but haven’t. He also describes the meticulous research he has put in to write the book in a few months. Before The Gated Republic, he wrote Aadhaar: A Biometric History of India's 12-Digit Revolution. Shankkar talks about how this book was received personally by Late President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, ex-Prime Minister Shri Manmohan Singh and the incumbent Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. We also cover the content of his very first book Accidental India, where he wrote about governments using moments of crisis for fundamental reforms long before the concept was widely talked about in Delhi. He makes a few suggestions for the government to reimagine governance using technology coming out of the current pandemic. This discussion is conducted by Aashish Chandorkar, who is a public policy analyst and author based in Pune. Aashish has known Shankkar for about a decade now and Shankkar had bounced some ideas related to The Gated Republic with Aashish while he was writing the book.
Sat, November 07, 2020
Weekly | US Presidential Elections | NPCI's UPI Diktat | OSP Reforms | Coastal Shipping Bill | 8th November
he Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (November 1st - 8th), we look at the controversy around the US Presidential elections, NPCI's UPI diktat, India's new coastal shipping bill and the Indian Government's reform to reduce the compliance burden of BPOs and the IT sector. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E61 · Thu, November 05, 2020
#061 - Indian Economic Recovery post COVID | Nirav Kanodra | Prathamesh Godbole
Indian economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic has been a subject of much debate. After a very poor first quarter in the financial year 2020-21, the short term high frequency indicators have also bounced back in a big way. The news flow has been very positive, from investments to trade to consumption data. Is this economic recovery stable? What else does government need to do to help the economy? Is RBI doing enough? We discussed all this and more on this episode of the Bharatvaarta Podcast. Listen to Nirav Kanodra and Prathamesh Godbole, both experts in markets and trading what's in store for the Indian economy. If you like the content, do subscribe, like and share this podcast. You can visit us on www.bharatvaaarta.in for more information. We are available on twitter (@bharatvaarta), instagram (@bharatvaarta) Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/bharatvaarta
S1 E60 · Tue, November 03, 2020
#060 - Kashmir post Article 370 | Sunanda Vashisht & Sreemoy Talukdar
It has been over a year since the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. To discuss what has happened since, and how things might pan out going forward, we are joined by Sunanda Vashisht, an Author and Columnist with family ties to Kashmir, and Sreemoy Talukdar, Senior Editor with Firstpost and a writer on foreign policy, politics and defence. Sunanda and Sreemoy begin the discussion with the significance of Article 370 and it’s impact on Jammu & Kashmir over the course of the year, including the recent decision by the Government to open buying land for all citizens. They then discuss the social reform required to balance the political and policy changes in the region; we delve into the history of militancy in Kashmir, starting with the JKLF insurgents to the current Burhan Wani inspired internet militants. We move onto politics of the State, how the central government has handled J&K over the years, how local political parties are strategizing, strife within the PDP, the Gupkar declaration and the possibility of a reversal of this decision by alternate Governments at the centre. We end this podcast on an optimistic note on how the region can attract investments, industry, tourists, and indeed – displaced refugees. This is a comprehensive overview of how things have changed for Jammu & Kashmir since that historic moment in August 2019. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share. For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
Sun, November 01, 2020
Weekly | PM Modi Interview, India stands with France, Indo-US talks | 1st November
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (October 25th - Nov 1st), we look at India-France Relations, Indo-US 2+2 talks, Pakistan claiming credit for terrorist attack on India and we talk in detail about PM Modi's interview to the Economic Times.. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E59 · Wed, October 28, 2020
#059 - Reliance Jio Explained | Rajeev Mantri
Jio has raised over 1.52 lakh crore raised from 13 marquee investors such as Facebook, Google, Silver Lake, General Atlantic, KKR, Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Intel Capital and Qualcomm Ventures. In this fascinating deep dive, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Rajeev Mantri (Investor & Author) to discuss the various possibilities this presents, from the grander Reliance vision to its impact on India, both for consumers and businesses. Along the way, we discuss Reliance’s legacy, 5G, Apps, Infrastructure, Services, the advantage of a large domestic market, reigning in monopolistic tendencies, the way forward for Reliance, and other facets of the story. This is a conversation that lends a lot of colour to what you might see and hear about Reliance Jio in the news and helps you piece together the larger puzzle. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! Do check out www.bharatvaarta.in for more information.
S1 E58 · Sun, October 25, 2020
#58 - The Extraordinary Epoch of Nanasaheb Peshwa | Uday Kulkarni | Amit Paranjape
Dr Uday Kulkarni is an author of five excellent books on 18th century Maratha history. He is an AFMC, Pune graduate and a retired navy surgeon. Dr Kulkarni started writing about Maratha history a decade back, while still practicing medicine. His first book Solstice at Panipat, describing the 1761 Panipat War, released in 2011 on 250th anniversary of what perhaps is the most significant war in Indian history. He followed it with Bakhar of Panipat (2014), The Era of Baji Rao (2016) and James Wales: Artist & Antiquarian in the time of Peshwa Sawai Madhavrao (2019). The Extraordinary Epoch of Nanasaheb Peshwa is his fifth book covering the life and times of Nanasaheb, appointed as Peshwa in 1740 by Chhatrapati Shahu, after the untimely death of Peshwa Baji Rao. This book is not a biography but rather describes the Maratha era leading up to the Panipat War and the year 1761 when Nanasaheb died. In this discussion, we talk to Dr Kulkarni about this book, his passion for writing about Maratha history and the very intriguing 18th century India. He talks about how the British won over India from Marathas and not the Mughals - a little known fact of our turbulent past. Amit Paranjape, the anchor for this conversation, is a Pune-based history buff and technology entrepreneur. Amit himself has deep knowledge of Maratha history and has helped Dr Kulkarni with the production process of his latest book. Amit also compered the book launch program, where Madhya Pradesh minister Smt Yashodhara Raje Scindia was the chief guest.
Sun, October 25, 2020
Weekly | Jet Airways Revival, Jio's 5G Push, DRDO's Atmanirbhar push | Oct 25
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (October 18th - 25th), we look at Jet Airway's revival plan, Reliance Jio's 5G push, UPI hitting a billion transactions in the first half of October, DRDO's atmanirbhar push and more. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E57 · Fri, October 23, 2020
#057 - Bihar Elections 2020 - Deep Dive | Aashish Chandorkar, Vivek Khaitan & Rohit Jayaraman
Voting in the Bihar State elections begins on October 28th and India’s 3rd most populous state goes to polls. Sentiment for the current National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a coalition of Janata Dal United (JD - U) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Nitish Kumar is mixed. While popular consensus is that governance over the last five years has been ordinary, Bihar is among the least affected States in the current COVID crisis. The State has numerous parties, key among them the BJP, JD (U), RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal), LJP (Lok Janshakti Party), and the Indian National Congress (INC), and has also seen complex political alliances. We begin this election analysis by looking at the voting patterns of the 2015 elections and then progress to discussing key stakeholders such as the current CM, Nitish Kumar, LJP’s Chirag Paswan, RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav, and his son, Tejasvi Yadav, and their strategy and influence. This is a comprehensive, data-driven electoral analysis of Bihar and is of interest to anyone who is associated with the State or of Indian Politics, in general. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! Do check out website – www.bharatvaarta.in – for more information. Guests: Aashish Chandorkar, Rohit Jayaraman, and Vivek Khaitan. Host: Roshan Cariappa
S1 E56 · Wed, October 21, 2020
#056 - Future of Work | Gaurav Chattur | K Sudarshan
This year, employment and work have been impacted like no other time in recent history. While uncertainties loom over what will be relevant going forward, we try to piece together the puzzle with two very senior leaders from the HR & Recruitment industry. Gaurav Chattur, Managing Director - Asia Pacific of Catenon India, and K Sudarshan, Managing Director and Regional Chair for Asia at EMA Partners International, join Roshan Cariappa in a comprehensive discussion on ‘The Future of Work’. They discuss how jobs have changed in the current times of COVID, what skills are required going forward, the varying attitudes of millennials and older generations to career, the IT industry’s bloated middle of the pyramid crisis, what kind of management and leadership is required, how India can reap the demographic dividend, and more. This episode has numerous insights that could be essential to a successful career in the post-COVID World. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!
Tue, October 20, 2020
Weekly | Nal Se Jal, Zojila Tunnel | AC import ban | Oct 18
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This week (October 11th - 18th), we look at the success of Nal se Jal in Goa, the Nobel Prize for Economics, Construction of Srinagar-Leh tunnel and more. In this episode, we have Aashish Chandorkar, Srivatsa Subbanna and Roshan Cariappa discuss these topics. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).
S1 E55 · Sat, October 17, 2020
#055 - Pune - Problems & Opportunities | Shri. Siddharth Shirole (Hon. MLA - Shivaji Nagar, Pune)
Aashish Chandorkar speaks to Siddharth Shirole, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Shivajinagar constituency in Pune. This conversation is about Mr Shriole's work during the Coronavirus pandemic, of which Pune has been a global hot spot. We also talk about the first-time MLA's vision for Pune and take a peek in his personal life. Shri. Siddharth Shirole is the son of veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mr Anil Shirole, who was a Member of Parliament from Pune for a term. Siddharth completed his engineering and had been running a restaurant business, before entering politics as a corporator. His political entry was criticized given his family links to the BJP, but in a short span of three years as corporator and now MLA, he has emerged as the political face for the Pune city. Mr Shirole talks about the relief work he undertook not just in the constituency but in the city as a whole. He touches upon the need for an economic rebuilding, issues faced by businesses and his vision for Pune. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #Pune
S1 E54 · Thu, October 15, 2020
#054 - Social Entrepreneurship, Bollywood and more | Kunal Kapoor
Kunal Kapoor is an actor, writer, producer, and entrepreneur. He made his Bollywood debut as the male lead opposite Tabu in Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities in 2004. His next film, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Rang De Basanti, won him accolades for his acting, including a nomination in the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award category. The movie went on to become a cult classic. Acting aside, in 2012, Kunal co-founded Ketto.org, an online fundraising platformm, and has championed numerous social causes. In this free wheeling conversation with Roshan Cariappa, Kunal talks about his journey from Bollywood to Ketto and beyond, about his movies and the roles he’s played, on diversity of ideas and why it’s important to explore them through art, and more. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! Do check out www.bharatvaarta.in to learn more about us. #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #KunalKapoor #Ketto
S1 E53 · Tue, October 13, 2020
#53 – Deep dive into the US Presidential Elections | Rohit Jayaraman & Abhishek Paul
We are less than a month away from the US Presidential elections and things are starting to heat up. There’s all of the drama and excitement that such a high stakes event can induce, but there’s also some nervous anticipation in terms of what this will mean to the country itself and what it will mean to us here in India. Joining us on this fascinating deep dive are Abhishek Paul and Rohit Jayaraman – who look at the numbers as they are and discuss the nuances of the elections for our audience. We begin with the 2016 elections, why the pollsters got it wrong, and if those factors will play up in this election. Then, we look at President Trump’s favorability rating right now and how the coronavirus pandemic and other issues have impacted this over the course of this year. We move on to the deciding factors of the election, including how the various demographics stand to vote, swing states – how they might influence the numbers, electoral college, voter suppression, key endorsements, and such. Following that, Rohit and Abhishek prescribe what the Republicans with Trump/Pence and Democrats with Biden/Kamala ought to do hereon forward to win the elections. We end with the potential impact of the elections and the new US President on us here in India. This is a rich, insightful conversation that sets the context for what is perhaps the most important event of the year. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #USElections2020
S1 E52 · Thu, October 08, 2020
#052 | A New Idea of India | Harsh Gupta & Rajeev Mantri
‘A New Idea of India’ is an endeavour to ask the important, unresolved questions about India’s past & future. This book has been co-authored by popular political and policy commentators, Harsh Gupta and Rajeev Mantri . In this free-flowing conversation, Harsh and Rajeev explain why they wrote the book and delve into the nuances of the book’s key ideas. They address the fundamental question of why ideas are important and how they affects politics and policy, following which they debate the ‘Idea of India’ and discuss how the Nehruvian narrative became ingrained in the popular narrative. Next, they discuss key aspects of this popular idea of India, which are secularism and socialism, and how those aspects play out. Along the way, they compare and contrast the heritage and aspirations of a millennia old civilization with a fledgling nation of seven decades. In that, this book captures the zeitgeist of our times. Listen to this fascinating conversation with the authors on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #NewIdeaOfIndia
S1 E51 · Tue, October 06, 2020
#051 | Building indigenous capabilities | Sridhar Vembu (Co-founder & CEO, Zoho)
Sridhar Vembu is the co-founder and CEO of Zoho, one of India’s best known software companies. He is also among the most avant-garde thinkers today, reimagining how India should view Education, Economy, and Entrepreneurship. In this wide ranging conversation with Roshan Cariappa, he expounds his ideas on ‘transnational localism’ and becoming self-reliant or Atmanirbhar, how we should rethink Education and Skill Development and his experiments with Zoho Schools of Learning and teaching school children in Tenkasi, how entrepreneurs can play a vital role for their community like they have done so elsewhere in US and Taiwan, what the government can do to aid progress through federalism and how we can measure this success going forward. We end the podcast with Sridhar’s clarion call to the youth of the country to go forth and conquer challenges that can benefit themselves, their communities, and the nation. This podcast is at once insightful and informative and is a must listen for anyone interested in India’s development. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #AatmanirbharBharat
S1 E50 · Sat, October 03, 2020
#050 - Conversation on politics, policy & culture | Smt. Smriti Irani (Hon. Cabinet Minister & LS MP - Amethi)
On our 50th episode, we speak to Smt. Smriti Irani ji, the honourable Union Minister for Textiles, Women and Child Development. Smriti ji was a renowned television actress and producer before rising to prominence in politics as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Amethi. In this candid conversation, she speaks about her experience of contesting from the Congress stronghold of Amethi against Rahul Gandhi and her historic win in 2019. We learn about how the Textiles Ministry is operating in the times of the pandemic, her social media presence, how she prepares for her speeches and interviews, and her vision for the future. In this conversation, we get a rare glimpse of what it takes to hold public office and succeed in multiple spheres of life. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #SmritiIrani
S1 E49 · Thu, October 01, 2020
#049 - Significance of Labour Reforms | Rishi Agrawal | Aashish Chandorkar
In this episode, we are joined by Rishi Agrawal (CEO, Avantus Regtech) and Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist) to discuss the various nuances and impact of the recent Labour reforms introduced by the Government. Rishi and Aashish conduct a fascinating fact-based examination of the current labour laws and makes the case for why less is more. They begin by explaining the need for labour reforms in the country and how it has held back economic growth, especially, in the manufacturing industry. While explaining the complexity of compliance, Rishi cites examples of outlandish regulation like the over 1000 permutations of minimum wage in Karnataka and the law requiring kitchen canteens to be whitewashed for inspection every 4 months, including specifications on how the top shelf has to be cleaned! To make matters worse, regulation can change over 3000 times in a year! Aashish explains how Indian regulation must move on from the archetype of all businessmen being ‘chors’ (theives), especially in the post-COVID World. Rishi moots the formation of a National Compliance Committee that can further simplify the laws. Loaded with insights, this is a must listen for anyone interested in policy matters. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!
S1 E48 · Tue, September 29, 2020
#048 - Impact of Agricultural Reforms | Shiv Mishra | Aashish Chandorkar | Karan Bhasin
The Government has introduced 3 new bills under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ package that strives to reform Agriculture. These laws govern agricultural produce marketing, contract farming and an amendment to the Essential Commodities Act (ECA). There has been both, praise and protest, regarding the same. Joining us in discussion on this episode are Shiv Kumar Mishr (Agri Entrepreneur), Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist), and Karan Bhasin (Economist & Researcher). Aashish begins the discussion by explaining the need for the bills and how it will impact the sector, Shiv Mishr then speaks about the complex agricultural ecosystem and how this bill impacts various stakeholders, and finally, Karan explains the larger significance of these reforms and how this could be the 1991/Liberalization for farmers. Along the way, they discuss political repercussions, potential for Agri exports, price discovery in Agriculture, and more. This is a fascinating deep dive into a sector that employs over 50% of India’s population. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #AatmanirbharKisan
S1 E47 · Thu, September 24, 2020
#047 - Conversation on youth in politics | Shri. Tejasvi Surya
Shri. Tejasvi Surya of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the honourable Member of Parliament from the Bengaluru South constituency. In this freewheeling conversation with Bharatvaarta’s Roshan Cariappa he discusses his journey from being inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and working with the Sangh Parivar at an early age to now being one of the youngest elected MPs in the Lok Sabha. We hear insights into how BJP’s party functioning, it’s processes, and code of ethics, how youth can affect change in Politics, how the ideology of Hindutva is relevant today, how politics has changed post PM Modi’s rise to power in 2014, and governance during the times of COVID. Listen to this inspiring fascinating podcast on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #TejasviSurya
S1 E46 · Fri, September 18, 2020
#046 - Indian Premier League | Impact on Cricket & Culture | Analysis & Predictions
In this episode, Srivatsa Subbanna talks to Mahek Vyas (Avid cricket fan who watches sports for a living) & Abhishek Paul (Chartered Accountant and Cricket fan) about the Indian Premier League. We start off by talking about the importance of the IPL to Indian, World Cricket and its contribution to popular culture. Abhishek & Mahek then share their views on why some teams have been historically more successful and what are the common threads that run through these highly successful teams. We end this fascinating episode with the participants sharing their views on who will make the playoffs and who will end up competing for the wooden spoon. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #BVCulture #Bharatvaarta #IPL2020
S1 E45 · Wed, September 16, 2020
#045 - Hyderabad Liberation Day | Shri. G Kishan Reddy (Hon. Minister of State - Home Affairs, Government of India)
While India got its Independence on August 15, 1947, then Hyderabad state ruled by Nizam acceded to the Indian union only on September 17, 1948. A people's movement against the Nizam and his Razakar army led by stalwarts like Swami Ramanand Tirth, PV Narasimha Rao and Komaram Bheem over the years bore fruit when Sardar Patel launched Operation Polo. On Sep 17, people across Telangana and parts of modern day Marathwada and Karnataka celebrate a second Independence Day. Due to contemporary politics, this day doesn't get as much attention in the official sense as it should get. Shri G Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India, discusses all these issues and more. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #HyderabadLiberationDay
S1 E44 · Sat, September 12, 2020
#044 - Tourism in India | Anuradha Goyal (IndiTales) | Karan Cariappa (GoMowgli)
Like many, if you have been isolated at home for all of this year then this episode is a must listen! Roshan Cariappa is joined by Anuradha Goyal (award-winning blogger @ IndiTales, Author & Speaker) and Karan Cariappa (Avid Traveler & Co-founder, GoMowgli), who paint a rich tapestry of cultural travel across the length and breadth of the India. Find out what courting rituals the Bhils in Madhya Pradesh share with the people of Biligiri Ranga Hills, about the boat races in Alleppey and their significance, the magnificence of the Kumbh Mela, travel to Ladakh, and much more. Along the way, Anuradha and Karan also describe the various stakeholders in the travel ecosystem and what the Government can do to attract more tourism. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #BVCulture #Bharatvaarta #Tourism
S1 E43 · Tue, September 08, 2020
#043 - FinTech Landscape In India | Monica Jasuja | Mandar Kagade
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Monica Jasuja (Fintech Industry leader) and Mandar Kagade (Fintech Public Policy Consultant) to discuss the thriving space of fintech (Financial Technology) in India. In the race of: will banks adopt tech sooner than tech companies learn banking, the banks have done eminently well. Better than what the pundits expected, atleast! In this wide ranging conversation, Monica and Mandar discuss the various innovations in the fintech space and how stakeholders are responding. Fintechs are solving for Financial Inclusion, Credit, Personal Finance Management, and more. They have been ably supported by the Government’s JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) trinity and the India Stack (unified software platform for digital services). As Fintechs become more relevant in a post-COVID World what are the challenges and opportunities ahead for them? Join Monica, Mandar, and Roshan as they discuss all this and more. This is a fascinating primer for anybody interested in the space! The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #Fintech
S1 E42 · Thu, September 03, 2020
#042 - Indian Economic Outlook | Karan Bhasin | Srinivas Thiruvadanthai
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa speaks to Sri Thiruvadanthai (Managing Director, Levy Forecasting Centre) and Karan Bhasin (Economist and Researcher) about the recent GDP numbers which was put by the National Statistical Office. In this comprehensive discussion, Sri and Karan explain how to view these numbers in light of COVID, what caused them to be, the role of the Government and RBI, what we can do to recover, and much more. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #BVPolicy #Bharatvaarta #Covid19
S1 E41 · Mon, August 31, 2020
#041 - Freedom of expression | Shefali Vaidya | Abhijit Majumder
In this episode, we talk to Shefali Vaidya (Author) & Abhijit Majumder (Columnist, Author) about their views on the Bloomsbury controversy and freedom of expression in a larger sense. They share their views on the episode and what they believe is the way forward. This podcast is available on all leading platforms such as Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. If you like the podcast, do like, subscribe and share with your friends and family. #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #FoE
S1 E40 · Fri, August 28, 2020
#040 - Telecom & Internet | Ajit Pai (Chairman - Federal Communications Commission)
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Amit Paranjape speak to Chairman Ajit Pai, the first Indian American to hold highest office at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In a free-wheeling conversation, Chairman Pai speaks about his childhood, growing up in Parsons (a small town in Kansas) as a first generation immigrant, his journey from law school into the FCC, how the FCC’s priorities have changed post-COVID, what the FCC is doing to increase internet penetration in the US, managing varying stakeholder interests and enabling efficient markets, the net neutrality episode of which he was at the center of and what has happened since, regulating big tech (Facebook, Amazon, Google), security considerations with 5G and Huawei, his reaction to India’s banning of Tiktok and 59 Chinese apps, and his interests in Indian Culture. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #AjitPai
S1 E39 · Mon, August 24, 2020
#039 - Investing & Finance | Monika Halan (Consulting Editor, Mint & Author, "Let's Talk Money")
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa speaks to Monika Halan (Consulting Editor, Mint & Author of ‘Let’s Talk Money’) about creating wealth sustainably. Monika has over two decades of experience covering business, economy, and personal finance in India. In this episode, she discusses how Indian investor’s attitudes have changed over the years, the foundations of managing money, investing in equity markets, rise of Fintechs and new assets, how monetary policy affects people’s savings, what the Government should do to transition us from a “buyer beware” market to a “seller beware” market, and why she is optimistic going forward for the Indian Economy. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Breaker, Anchor and YouTube. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #IndianEconomy
S1 E38 · Fri, August 21, 2020
#038 - Ganeshotsav - History and Significance | Amit Paranjape | Vivek Khaitan
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Amit Paranjape (Entrepreneur & Advisor) and Vivek Khaitan (Pharma Entrepreneur) as they talk about the importance and significance of Ganeshotsav, one of India's favourite festivals. They talk about the evolution of the "Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav" and how festivals were an important part of India's freedom struggle. Listen to this podcast on all of your favourite platforms including YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, and Stitcher. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #Ganeshotsav
S1 E37 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#037 - India @ 73 | Karan Bhasin, Ashutosh Muglikar, & Aashish Chandorkar
As India turns 73 this week, we look at the challenges and opportunities ahead for the nation. We’re joined by Karan Bhasin (Researcher, Economist), Ashutosh Muglikar (“Gareebon ka Economist”), and Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Columnist) to discuss the current state of the Economy, Culture, and Politics in India and what they are optimistic for going forward. In a free wheeling conversation, Karan, Ashu, and Aashish cover the structural reforms (GST, Banking reform, etc.) and infrastructure development that will improve productivity, digital access and the JAM (Jan Dhan - Aadhaar - Mobile) trinity that will help capitalize on the demographic dividend, the breaking away from the Nehruvian state and the collective awakening of a civilizational ethos, the participative and robust political democracy which will help mobilize change with greater speed, and much more. Listen to this podcast on all of your favourite platforms including YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, and Stitcher. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share.
S1 E36 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#036 - Podcasting in India | Kushal Mehra (Carvaka) & Aadit Kapadia (MyIndMakers)
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Kushal Mehta (Host, Carvaka Podcast) and Aadit Kapadia (Co-founder, MyIndMakers) to discuss the new and evolving space of podcasting in India. They talk about the various nuances of the format including longform conversation, unpacking complex matters without the constraints of time, hosting various guests and getting the best out of them. They compare it with traditional media and the way forward for the medium. If you're looking to understand how the podcasting ecosystem works, there are many fascinating insights in this episode, cloaked in light hearted conversation. Don't forget to get to rate and subscribe to Bharatvaarta on your favourite platform. This episode is live on YouTube, Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, Breaker, and other popular platforms. Listen and share! #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #Podcasting
S1 E35 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#035 - National Education Policy | Prof. Rakesh Upadhyay | Shri. Ramanand Nand | Aashish Chandorkar
In this episode, we talk about the draft National Education Policy with Prof. Rakesh Upadhyay (Centennial Chair, Centre for Indic Studies, BHU) and Shri. Ramanand Nand (Director, Centre for Policy & Governance), Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Columnist and Public Policy Analyst). They talk about the "Why" behind the NEP and the potential long term benefits of the NEP. They also talk about the importance of vocational education and the need to let children attain skills and knowledge in multiple languages in addition to a lot of other important issues related to education.
S1 E34 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#034 - In conversation with Sanjay Jha (former spokesperson, Indian National Congress)
In this episode, we speak to Mr. Sanjay Jha, who was until recently National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress. In a candid conversation, Mr. Jha spoke about his journey into the Congress and his recent depature, how spokerspersons operate in high energy news rooms, the challenges facing the Congress party today, what the party can do to come back in the 2024 elections, the possibility of a Congress party without the Gandhi family, how elections are being contested on social media, about leadership, and much more. The episode is live on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor and other platforms. If you liked this podcast, then don’t forget to subscribe, share, and rate us on your favourite platform. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #Congress
S1 E33 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#033 - Ram Janmabhoomi Movement | Vivek Khaitan | Rohit Jayaraman
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa talks to Vivek Khaitan (Pharma Entrepreneur and history enthusiast) and Rohit Jayaraman (Public Policy Commentator) about the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement. They trace the origins of this issue, its cultural significance and how it became a people's movement. Rohit and Vivek offer varied perspectives from a cultural, political and historical viewpoint. Listen to this fascinating episode on all your favourite platforms including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor among others. If you liked the episode, then don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share!
S1 E32 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#032 - Covid-19 - What the data reveals | Prof. Shamika Ravi
In this episode, Prof. Shamika Ravi, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute and a former member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India joins us for a discussion on the impact of Covid-19 on India. She is one of the most recognized people in Developmental Economics in India today. She takes us through the statistics that shed light on the impact of COVID-19 in India and our response to it. Prof. Ravi helps us understand the key events during the last few months, the impact of the lockdowns, how various states have performed, impact of ramping up tests, how healthcare infrastructure and services will change post the crisis. She also analyses the economic impact of Covid-19 and what we can do to come out of this stronger. Listen to this fascinating episode on all your favourite platforms including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor among others. If you liked the episode, then don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share!
S1 E31 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#031 - The way forward for the Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is at the cross roads yet again. After the party won several states in 2018 and directly or via alliances, there was a talk of resurgence, at least in pockets. However, after the crushing defeat in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Congress lost Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh to the BJP. Now there is trouble brewing in Rajasthan and some murmurs even in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. So what next for the grand old party? In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Bodhisattava (Economist, Author), Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Public Policy Commentator), and Rohit Jayaraman (Public Policy Commentator) to unpack the various nuances around this topic. The podcast is available on all popular platforms. If you liked the episode, don't forget to subscribe and share. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #Congress
S1 E30 · Sat, August 15, 2020
#030 - Google, Jio, and Digital India | Anand Lunia & Rajeev Mantri
In this conversation, we are joined by Anand Lunia (Partner, India Quotient) and Rajeev Mantri (Investor, Navam Capital) to discuss the recent developments on Google committing to invest $10bn in India and Reliance Jio raising $20bn from investors across the World. Anand, Rajeev, and Roshan debate the impact of these investments, challenges in regulating these new age businesses, and the consequences for India’s indigneous internet. Listen to this fascinating conversation on all popular platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor.fm, and others. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.
S1 E29 · Sun, July 19, 2020
#029 - Amish Tripathi | Suheldev, Itihaasa, Dharma, & more
We are joined by one of India’s most beloved authors, Amish Tripathi, on the podcast. He speaks about his latest book, 'Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India', based on the Indian king from Shravasti, who united various kingdoms against the invading Turkic army and defeated the Ghaznavid general, Ghazi Salar Masud, at Bahraich in 1034 CE. Amish’s writing surfaces profound civilizational realities such as the concept of dharma, karma, varna, ahimsa, bhakti, itihaasa, and more woven in a rich, seamless tapestry of storytelling genius that lends him immense cross-generational appeal, having sold over 5.5 million copies in the last 10 years. In this free wheeling conversation with Roshan Cariappa, Amish talks about various facets of the book, its tropes, and how they are relevant in the present context. This podcast is available on all popular platforms including Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. If you liked the episode, please share and subscribe - also, rate us on your favourite platform.
S1 E28 · Sat, July 11, 2020
#028 - India-China Economy & Trade | Post-Galwan outlook
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa speaks to Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Policy Expert), Harsh Gupta (Author, Economist), and Rajeev Mantri (Author, Investor) about Economic & Trade relations between India and China post the recent Galwan incident. What can India do to reduce trade deficits? how can India attract Global investments away from China, what is the impact of the recent Tiktok ban and how will it hurt Chinese hegemony on technology?, how can India increase leverage through other foreign policy measures?, how can individuals strengthen India's stance in this standoff? and more in this fascinating discussion. The podcast is available on all popular platforms. Listen, subscribe, and share.
S1 E27 · Mon, July 06, 2020
#027 - Indian Cricket through Gavaskar, Ganguly, & Dhoni
In this episode Roshan Cariappa is joined by ardent cricket fans Aashish Chandorkar, Abhishek Paul, and Srivatsa Subbanna to discuss the career legacies of former Indian cricket captains Sunil Gavaskar, Saurav Ganguly, and MS Dhoni. In a fun, light hearted, and yet insightful conversation, they discuss the circumstances in which the legendary captains inherited their teams, their individual games, the development of the team under their captaincy, and as is customary for such conversations - they pick a Dream 11 across generations. The podcast is available on all popular platforms such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor.fm. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share.
S1 E26 · Sun, July 05, 2020
#026 - Understanding the Rural Economy | Amit Sinha & Avinash Oza
In this episode, we understand various aspects of India’s rural economy with Avinash Ozha (Rural Marketing Expert) and Amit Sinha (Co-founder, Unnati). What comprises the rural economy? Has the rural consumer’s mindset changed with the increasing access? How can farmers operate as entrepreneurs? Will urbanization stall post-COVID? What impact has financial inclusion had on the economy? How are brands investing in rural markets? What can government do from a policy perspective for development? All of this and more, in an interesting fireside chat with Roshan Cariappa. This podcast is available on all popular platforms including Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, and YouTube. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and rate us on your favourite platform.
S1 E25 · Tue, June 23, 2020
#025 – Bharatvaarta | The business of Media | Prasanna Vishwanathan | Aashish Chandorkar
In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Prasanna Vishwanathan (CEO, Swarajya Magazine) and Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist) to discuss how the media business has evolved. In a wide ranging conversation, they discuss challenges with the conventional legacy business model of advertising and the transition to reader-led subscription models, how the media can balance its editorial and business priorities, and what the future looks like for the industry. The podcast is live on all popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share!
S1 E24 · Sat, June 20, 2020
#024 - Bharatvaarta | Reviving Indian Classical Music |Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick | Raksha Rao | Skanda Murthy
In this epidsode of the Bharatvaarta Podcast, Roshan Cariappa moderates an episode about how artists and entrepreneurs are reviving classical music and making it more relevant to the current generation. We are joined by Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick, from the distinguished Darbhanga gharaana, Raksha Rao - a Carnatic Singer and Skanda Murthy - Founder Shaale.com
S1 E23 · Sun, June 14, 2020
#023 – Bharatvaarta | Atmanirbhar Bharat | Vision and Policy
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Public Policy Expert), Ashutosh Muglikar (“Gareebon ka Economist”), and Srivatsa Subbanna ("All things Data") to discus,s the vision, scope, and significance of Prime Minister Modi’s recently announced 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' or 'Self-Reliant India Mission'. We cover how this could impact industry, key aspects of reforms, and how this could transform into a people’s movement that could be of longstanding consequence to the nation. Listen in to this fascinating conversation on your favourite platform – Bharatvaarta is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Breaker, and a bunch of others. Do listen, subscribe and share with your friends and family.
S1 E22 · Thu, June 11, 2020
#022 – Bharatvaarta | The State of Healthcare in India | Dr. Bhooshan Shukla | Prachi Sinha | Varun Jhaveri
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an acute focus on our healthcare infrastructure and services. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Dr. Bhooshan Shukla (practicing Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist for over 2 decades), Prachi Sinha (Head of Healthcare Investments at Axilor Ventures), and Varun Jhaveri (Officer on Special Duty, National Health Authority) to discuss the current healthcare ecosystem in the country and what is required to improve quality of innovation and care. Listen in to this fascinating discussion and understand diverse perspectives from a practitioner, a policy expert, and an investor. This podcast is live on all popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. If you like this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share with your friends and family.
S1 E21 · Sat, June 06, 2020
#021 – Bharatvaarta | Opportunities for Indian Entrepreneurs in a post-COVID World | Changing Business Models | Potential for Innovation in key sectors, and more...
As India eases the lockdown and tries to get back to life as it was – it is infinitely clear now that there has been a fundamental shift. In this “new normal”, what are the new opportunities that Indian entrepreneurs can leverage to create wealth and lead the nation to progress? On this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Amit Paranjape (Entrepreneur, Advisor), Anand Lunia (Venture Capitalist), and Srivatsa Subbanna (Data Science Professional) to discuss, - how business models might change post-COVID - the potential for innovation in key sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Travel, and Retail - venture capital funding for startups - possible government policy interventions, and more... This podcast is available on all popular platforms Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, and Breaker. If you like this episode, do subscribe and share!
S1 E20 · Tue, June 02, 2020
#020 - Bharatvaarta | Battle for Power in West Bengal | Elections 2021 | Deep Dive into Political Strategy of Trinamool, BJP, INC, & Left Parties
The West Bengal elections are due in 2021. Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress have been in power for about a decade and won the last election convincingly with nearly 45% of the vote share. In that same election, the Left parties led by CPI (M), which ruled the State for nearly 3 decades with Jyoti Basu and Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, followed with about 20%. The BJP, which hasn’t been historically strong in the State has made tremendous progress and even won 40% of the vote share and 18 seats from Bengal in the 2019 general elections. Aside, we have the Indian National Congress, which is another key player in the mix. Plenty of factors in play right now. Aside from the coronavirus pandemic the state also recently experienced the devastation of Cyclone Amphan. There is also the backdrop of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and The National Register of Citizens (NRC). To discuss what will be an interesting battle for power we have political strategy experts and commentators Abhishek Paul, Rohit Jayaraman, and Rangesh Sridhar joining us on this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast. Listen in as we deep dive into what strategies the various parties will adopt and how things might pan out in the run up to the Elections. This podcast is available on all popular platforms Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, and Breaker. If you like this episode, do subscribe and share!
S1 E19 · Sat, May 30, 2020
#019 – Bharatvaarta | A look back at 1 year of Modi 2.0 | Political Consolidation | Impact of key reforms and more
Amidst hopes for a resurgent nation and fears of an economic slowdown, the Modi government completes one year of its second term today. In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we examine the government’s hits and misses on policy and governance. We are joined by public policy commentators and political experts Ashish Chandorkar, Rohit Jayaraman, and Rangesh Sridhar to speak about PM Modi-led BJP’s consolidation of political power in states, its commitment to ideological principles, major reforms and events like Article 370, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Ram Janmabhoomi verdict, its dealing of the judiciary and the media, and handling of foreign policy and economy. If you like this podcast, then don’t forget to subscribe and share! This podcast is available on popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and Breaker.
S1 E18 · Sat, May 23, 2020
#018 - Bharatvaarta - India's Response to Covid-19 | Balaji Srinivasan and Sri Thiruvadanthai
We’re living in exceptional times. We’ve been in lockdown for over 2 months here in India. Just last week, the Government announced a stimulus package for businesses, and there have been about 120,000 confirmed cases and over 3000 deaths due to the coronavirus. In this podcast, we examine India’s Covid-19 response in further detail from a Global-lens. We compare and contrast what has happened here with what governments, institutions, and societies have done elsewhere in the World, new innovation stemming from the current crisis how that could help India leapfrog progress, and really understand the larger impact of all of this going forward. Joining our host, Roshan Cariappa, in conversation are Srinivas Thiruvadanthai and Balaji Srinivasan. Srinivas Thiruvadanthai is Managing Director and Director of Research, at the Levy Forecasting Center in New York. Aside from Economics, which is his main expertise, Sri also has an interest in banking, technology, and psychology. He has been an active voice on social, economic, and political matters concerning India. Balaji Srinivasan is a technologist, investor & entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley. Balaji has earlier been CTO at Coinbase (a digital currency exchange) and also co-founded, Counsyl, a genomics company, which was acquired for $375M in 2018. He has been an active voice on COVID and was also one of the first people to advocate its seriousness. The podcast is available on all popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and more. If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and share!
S1 E17 · Tue, May 12, 2020
#017 - Bharatvaarta - Agriculture and Labour Reforms in India | Reforms in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, & Gujarat | Way forward
Agriculture employs about 50% of our country and yet produces about 15% of GDP. Industry, which is often positioned as an alternative to agriculture, employs about 25-30% of the population and produces around the same as percentage of GDP. What is often said is that there’s a huge scope for improvement in both Agriculture and Industry. A major hindrance to this is that our laws are archaic and that it’s easier to just hand out doles than reform things at a more fundamental level. But, in light of Prime Minister Modi’s asking states to undertake fundamental reforms, we have seen a few states step forward and pioneer some massive Agricultural and Labour reforms, both of which could make a significant difference to the progress of people. In this fascinating episode, we are joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Public Policy Commentator), Rajeev Mantri (Investor, Writer), and Vivek Khaitan (Pharma Entrepreneur) to discuss recent Agriculture and Labour reforms announced by the Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. They discuss the context and impact of these reforms and what more can be done to improve Agriculture and Industry in India. This podcast is available on Anchor fm, Apple and Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, YouTube, and other popular platforms. Listen, subscribe, and share.
S1 E16 · Sun, May 03, 2020
#016 - Bharatvaarta | The Business of Professional Sports in India with Gautam Thakar (CEO, Star Sports)
The focus of this episode is the business of professional sports in India. Our guest, Gautam Thakar, is the CEO of Star Sports – the largest sports broadcaster in the country with a revenue of over ₹9,000 crores and a viewership of hundreds of millions for some of their flagship shows. It’s highly likely you’ve watched one of Gautam’s channels this week and even more likely that someone in your family has. Gautam has a very interesting background. He has over 20 years’ leadership experience. He started his career in the dotcom era as a founding member of Bazee.com which was later acquired by eBay in 2004. He has had notable stints as CEO of Shopping.com (also an eBay acquisition), at LivingSocial (acquired by Groupon) and spent about five years early in his career with Procter and Gamble. On this podcast, we speak about the nuances of managing a professional sports business in India, about how the experience of watching and following sports has changed, about how India’s sporting idols mirror the growing aspirations of the country, how technology and social media has spurred product and business innovation in sports, what India can do to achieve greater sporting success at the Olympics, and more.
S1 E15 · Fri, May 01, 2020
#015 - Bharatvaarta | Rise and Fall of Communism in India | Impact on Politics and Culture | Scope for Revival and more
On International Workers’ Day or May Day as it is more popularly known, Aashish Chandorkar (Public Policy Commentator), Harsh Madhusudhan (Economist, Investor, Author), and Rangesh Sridhar (Political Expert) speak to our host, Roshan Cariappa, about the history of Communism in India, its overlapping with the Indian freedom movement, the influence of the Left on Nehruvian politics, the rise to power thereafter through the support of the Indira Gandhi government, the impact of the left on our culture, the left's administration of states like West Bengal, global dynamics - the rise of wokeness and the New Left, scope for political revival, and much more. [This podcast is available on all popular platforms.]
S1 E14 · Thu, April 30, 2020
#014 - Bharatvaarta | Mental health | Smita Barooah
In this episode, we will uncover fascinating insights on how you can track your mental health, the mind-body connection, the spiritual & cultural basis for mental health, coping with addiction, anxiety, and stress, and much more. Join Roshan Cariappa as he talks to Smita Barooah, noted counsellor on these issues.
S1 E13 · Thu, April 23, 2020
#013 - Bharatvaarta | Celebrating Sachin | Sachin as an emotion | Best Knocks | Memories and more
What does Sachin mean to an Indian cricket fan? Is he seen just as a cricketer who gave an entire nation plenty of joy as a batsman? Probably not, Sachin was an emotion for an entire generation of cricket lovers in India. His performances dictated the mood of an entire nation. What he means to India and its cricket fans is something that can be discussed for hours on end. In this episode, Roshan talks to Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Public Policy Analyst), Abhishek Paul (Chartered Accountant and a cricket fan), Srivatsa Subbanna (Management Consultant and Analytics Expert). They talk about what Sachin means to the Indian cricket fan, some of his best innings across formats, his competitors and successors and his cricketing legacy.
S1 E12 · Fri, April 17, 2020
#012 - Bharatvaarta | Parenting & Child Care with Dr. Bhooshan Shukla | Values | Responsibilities
In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Bhooshan Shukla, a leading Child Psychiatrist & Parenting Coach, we speak about various facets of Parenting in the digital age. How should you raise responsible, happy, fulfilled children? What can you do to inspire great values in them? How can you resolve differences and conflicts? How can you control your children's overexposure to gadgets ? How should you introduce your children to sexuality? What can you learn from Parenting across generations and cultures? Listen to Dr. Bhooshan address all these questions and more in a practical and insightful manner. [This podcast is available on all popular platforms.]
S1 E11 · Sun, April 12, 2020
#011 - Bharatvaarta | Is the globalized world coming apart? | Free Trade and Policy | Global Institutions and Interventionism | Rise of localism
Is the globalized World we live in coming apart? In this episode of the Bharatvaarta, Roshan is joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Public Policy Expert, and Commentator), Rajeev Mantri (Investor, Author, and Public Policy Commentator) and Srivatsa Subbanna (Management Consultant & Analytics Expert) to discuss the broad underpinnings of Globalization. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the fragility of our connected World and it has drawn reactions economically and socially from various countries. It is in this context that our guests try to unpack some of the related trends and examine what could change going forward. To that end, they discuss trade, policy, the role of institutions, localism, and more in this fascinating conversation. Do listen and share! (This podcast is available on all popular platforms such as Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, Pocketcasts, and so on).
S1 E10 · Sat, April 11, 2020
#010 - Bharatvaarta | Health & Immunity | How do you improve immunity? | Exercise and Weight Training
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we are joined by Jagatjit Sahu, a practitioner when it comes to fitness and fasting. This episode discusses the factors affecting immunity and steps one should take to improve one's inbuilt immunity. Jagatjit also talks about the importance of strength training and how it helps in fat loss. Tune in to this fascinating episode to get an insight into what it takes to build strenght and immunity. We must caution you that the purpose of this episode is to seed ideas and that listeners should exercise their own discretion and consult qualified health professionals before adopting the ideas discussed here.
S1 E9 · Sat, April 04, 2020
#009 - Bharatvaarta | Covid-19 Lockdown in India | Key Events and impact thus far | Exit Strategies
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast we are joined by Public Policy Analysts & Commentators - Aashish Chandorkar and Rohit Jayaraman in company with Economist & Author, Bodhisattava. The episode discusses the ongoing lockdown in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants focus on what the impact has been thus far, some key events during this period, and possible exit strategies going forward. Tune in to understand more on what you can expect going forward. Bharatvaarta is available on other popular podcast platforms such as Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Pocketcasts, and Breaker. If you like our content, don’t forget to subscribe and share this with others. Happy listening!
S1 E8 · Sat, March 28, 2020
#008 - Bharatvaarta | India's Economic Growth - leveraging debt, building production capabilities, urbanizing villages, reviving Dharma, and more | Harsh Gupta | Sridhar Vembu | #PurvaPaksha
Namaste! In the first of our #PurvaPaksha series, we bring together two eminent personalities – Harsh Gupta and Sridhar Vembu, to speak about India’s Economic growth. Harsh is an Investor and Author. He has a deep understanding of Politics, Governance, and Culture that grounds his views on Economics in reality. He believes that India is underleveraged on our debt and that it is critical to our growth – that "we cannot wait for people to buy things cash down to fuel growth.” Sridhar is one of India’s best-known technology entrepreneurs and is an original thinker on a variety of topics ranging from technology and business to science and culture. He believes India should focus on production capabilities instead and the debt-fuelled consumption mode of growth would be a “recipe for disaster.” In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Harsh and Sridhar speak about, why they are optimistic about India's Economy, key policy measures that can spur growth, making our villages self-sustaining, reviving the Dharmic basis for prosperity, among other things. It was a fascinating experience listening to the two of them approach ideas from different perspectives. If you love longform conversation, you’re in for a treat! You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts and more.
S1 E7 · Sun, March 22, 2020
#007 - Bharatvaarta | Update on Covid-19 | Janta Curfew | Impact on Economy | India’s response | What lies ahead
- Impact of a lockdown on India’s economy - India’s response / what the Govt. should do - How the infection could pan out in India - Media’s reporting of Covid-19 globally - Impact of Covid-19 on Healthcare Policy
S1 E6 · Sat, March 21, 2020
#006 - Bharatvaarta - Politics in Madhya Pradesh | Political Dynasties in the State | Way Ahead
Current context on where things are with Congress' Jyotiraditya Scindia's revolt and subsequently Chief Minister Kamal Nath's resignation | Key political Dynasties - the Scindias, the Singhs, the Shuklas & their significance | How MP impacted the Hindutva movement & Congress' dichotomy on State & National Positioning | What lies ahead for MP - who might lose/gain in the State & who might become Chief Minister
S1 E5 · Sat, March 14, 2020
#005 - Bharatvaarta - Defining features of foreign policy, trade as a foreign policy lever, our relationships with US, China and Pakistan
- Defining features of our foreign policy in last few years - Using trade as a foreign policy lever - Our relationship with China and Pakistan - Current status, recap of last few years and what lies ahead - Our relationship with USA - Long term relationship, threats to the relationship and more
S1 E4 · Tue, March 10, 2020
#004 - Bharatvaarta - Impact of Coronavirus, OPEC on Global markets | YES Bank - recapitalization
- Impact of Coronavirus on Global markets - Is india prepared to deal with a full scale epidemic? - Transition from King Salman to MBS - What does this mean for India? - Crude prices and related market response - The YES Bank fiasco, it's learnings - Bank Recapitalization - Wishlist from the Fin Min - and much more.
S1 E3 · Sat, March 07, 2020
#003 - Bharatvaarta - Uttar Pradesh -Governance aspects covering development, infrastructure, law and order and healthcare
In Ep. 3 of our podcast, we talk about four aspects of governance in UP. * Importance of rapidly developing UP * Focus on law and order * Focus on healthcare * Hard infrastructure development - roads, railways etc.
S1 E2 · Mon, March 02, 2020
#002 - Bharatvaarta - Delhi Governance - Structure, Challenges & Solutions
In this episode, we cover Delhi's Governance Structure, associated challenges, and alternative solutions. * History of Delhi's three-layer management - Central Govt., State Govt., and Municipal Corporations * Challenges of the model - how this plays out in today's context - some examples from the rest of the World * Solutions - should we move the capital / have multiple capitals / what are some alternates to consider
S1 E1 · Mon, February 24, 2020
#001 - Bharatvaarta - #NamasteTrump & More
Episode 1 of the Bharatvaarta Podcast (with Roshan Cariappa, Rohit Jayaraman, and Aashish Chandorkar) - Namaste Trump - the significance of the visit - Policies - H1B Visa, GSP, Defense Procurement - PM Modi’s objectives - a potential trade deal - Timing of the visit - wooing Indian American votes - US election update - Sanders wins Nevada - Democratic Nominee - frontrunners - Trump vs. Sanders/ Bloomberg / Biden - What this means to India
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