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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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

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

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).