Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

Ind-Russia Special: US Dollars vs Rupees, We*pons, Oil, Trading, Modi & Putin| Runjhun | FO442 Raj Shamani

Dec 6, 2025
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Runjhun Sharma
Runjhun Sharma, a journalist and Head of News at RT India, dives deep into the geopolitics of India-Russia relations. She critiques the Western media's portrayal of India as a poor nation to maintain hegemony. Discussions range from local currency trading challenging the dollar dominance to the implications of India's rise on global power dynamics. Runjhun also highlights the hypocrisy of Western narratives on social issues while advocating for diverse perspectives through media like RT. Her insights on BRICS and India's strategic ties with Russia are particularly fascinating.
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INSIGHT

Media Narratives Protect Global Hegemony

  • Western media frames India through a poverty lens to preserve Western hegemony and perception of superiority.
  • Trading in local currencies (rupee/ruble) threatens dollar dominance and disrupts that narrative.
INSIGHT

Bias As A Mindset, Not Just An Institution

  • Media bias is often a mindset rather than isolated institutional failure, shaping which stories get framed and how.
  • Western outlets amplify selective context to maintain favorable geopolitical narratives and perceptions.
ADVICE

Consume Multiple News Perspectives

  • Viewers should seek multiple perspectives rather than accepting a single dominant narrative.
  • Allow diverse news sources so people can decide which perspective aligns with facts and interests.
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