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

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

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 Peak00:54 Introduction01:11 Unveiling Economic History's Relevance Today03:11 Exploring Ancient Economic Principles for Modern Bharat09:00 Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Economic Challenges22:41 The Vision of Amrit Kaal: Steering Towards a Developed Economy27:19 Understanding the Informal Economy's Role in Future Growth30:01 Exploring the Informal Economy and Dharmic Capitalism31:56 Policy Innovations and the Impact of Swachh Bharat33:38 Understanding Informal Economy Dynamics and Policy Implications34:24 Challenges of Formalization and Urban Migration38:02 The Role of Culture in Economic Choices39:29 Democratization of Economic Thought and Policy Making47:27 Urbanization Strategies and Developing Tier 2, 3, 4 Cities52:56 Addressing Employment and Job Creation54:59 Geopolitics and India's Global Economic Strategy57:24 Anticipating the Sequel to Kautilyanomics _______________________ Buy Kautilyanomics: https://amzn.in/d/gKNvAZE

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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 Peak00:50 Introduction01:40 US Governance system07:05 Is the house AND Senate system efficient?10:51 Biggest Factors influencing the Midterm elections27:10 Level of Trust in the election process29:04 Voter Dynamics across demographics35:22 Republicans and Roe v Wade36:47 Is this the end of the road for Trump?38:43 Biggest winners and losers in this election41:34 Red wave poll predictions and other surprises43:21 Is Ron DeSantis Presidential material?45:50 The Way forward for the Democrats49:31 The Way forward for the Republicans52:29 How do US elections concern India Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

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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 peak00:49 Introduction01:21 The pursuit of Unsung heroes 05:47 Difference between Queens & Kings In Indian history08:29 Representation of Matrilineal Societies12:20 Transcribing traditional oral history to books15:10 Kashmir at the Crossroads of History17:50 Why the Mughals Invaded India21:40 South Indian history25:06 India's history in foreign policy28:58 Culture of Northeast India31:42 What's next for Vikram Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

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 Peak01:18 Introduction01:51 How Growth in Electric Vehicles affect Economies04:07 How will the resource constraints affect EV adoption06:42 India's Transition to Electric Vehicles08:40 How will the PLI schemes help India13:33 Concerns with the PLI Schemes18:55 Arpit's thoughts on Industrial Policies23:11 India's Vulnerabilities27:57 Pandemic's impact on equality across the world33:05 How long will the Inflation last?39:00 Impact of Remote Work on cities40:56 Impact of Remote work on India's services sector

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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 Peak01:20 Introduction02:35 Key Takeaways from the CCP Congress04:45 Xi's 3rd term & the CCP's relation with the chinese society08:53 The Chinese Economy post Zero Covid16:51 Current state of affairs between China and USA 21:15 USA's U-Turn on China Policy / China's Support of Russia / Taiwan Escalation27:41 Unexpected possible triggers for China - Taiwan war35:49 Impact of US-China Decoupling 40:54 Bifurcation of global Technology and networks? 46:12 Europe's stance on China54:00 Closing Remarks Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

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 Peak01:03 Introduction01:53 The Queen's legacy and her significance03:24 Roles and Responsibility of the Monarch05:16 How will King Charles III be different?08:33 India's Relationship with the British Monarchy10:56 Liz Truss' Political journey so far14:32 Bringing Britain's economy back under control16:42 What can India expect from Liz Truss?19:09 Leicester Violence: Why did it happen?22:56 Who's responsible for the Violence26:12 Important Geopolitical Alliances for the UK

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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 India00:29 Geopolitical Tensions: Israel Strikes Back at Iran05:45 The Naxalite Challenge: Security Forces' Success in Chhattisgarh08:46 India's Electoral Process Begins: Phase One Analysis12:25 India's Defense Milestone: Exporting BrahMos Missiles to the Philippines15:43 IPL Highlights: Standout Performances and Team Updates18:46 Wrapping Up

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

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 Peak01:10 Introduction02:01 Trinh's perspective on Asia's Development and future development 10:23 US/China's steps to win over ASEAN / China post Zero covid28:05 Competition in Infrastructure Investment  49:40 Green Transition policies - Conflicts in decarbonization goals

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-agarkhedkarShaunak'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

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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 peek1:07 - Introductions1:50 - Why is trade important for economy?4:31 - Post-COVID trade and how India can improve exports9:06 - Role of old trade linkages in the modern world21:03 - India in comparision to growth of other Asian countries24:10 - Import substitution explained25:47 - The role of global trade organizations29:26 - Constraints that international trade organizations have to handle37:20 - Companies that have benefited from joining international trade organizations38:19 - India's position in global trade today40:10 - Significance of FTAs for international trade41:51 - Optimism for India's trade growth45:35 - Closing comments47:15 - Conclusion

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...

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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 Tensions01:16 Iran-Israel Conflict Deep Dive03:59 Economic Implications of the Conflict05:47 India's Strategic Position and Potential Impacts08:19 Advancements in India's Agriculture: Urea Imports Reduction11:38 India's Overseas Port Rights in Myanmar15:53 Prime Minister Modi's Engagement with India's Gaming Community20:20 Chess Candidates Tournament 2024: India's Prospects25:33 Closing Thoughts and Invitations

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. 

Purchase Ramayana Unravelled: http://tiny.cc/RamayanaUnravelledPurchase 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

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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. 

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. 

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. 

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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 Introduction00:25 The Unlikely Journey from Architecture to History Writing03:22 A Marxist Lens on History and Personal Transformation09:16 Discovering the Richness of Indian History Through Architecture16:29 Challenging Historical Narratives and Embracing Rationality33:54 The Role of Social Media and Literature in Shaping Historical Perspectives39:38 Fostering a New Generation of Historians and Cultural Researchers47:19 Exploring the Controversial Legacy of Babur and the Babri Incident52:11 Unraveling Historical GDP Data and Mughal Misconceptions57:39 Diving Deep into Babur's Life and Legacy57:41 Babur's Early Struggles and the Chessboard King01:04:12 Babur's Invasion of Hindustan: Motivations and Impact01:09:32 The Complex Legacy of Babur and the Mughal Dynasty01:27:21 Exploring Babur's Personal Life and Controversies01:42:34 The Future of Historical Narratives and Sequels

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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).

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.

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).

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. 

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).

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.

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).

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. 

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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 Introduction01:05 India's Alleged Assassinations in Pakistan07:10 The India-Sri Lanka Katchatheevu Row11:35 The Congress Party's Manifesto: A Dive into the Nyaya Patra21:22 IPL Updates: The Thrills and Spills of the Week25:51 Wrapping Up: Insights and Reflections on the Week

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. 

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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.