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May 28, 2024 • 1h 41min

Pradeep Bhandari Predicts Outcome of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections | Dostcast

Pradeep Bhandari is a journalist, news anchor, and psephologist. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Jan Ki Baat. Previously, he was the news director of the India News channel of ITV Network and recently left his position at ZEE News. He has accurately predicted various elections with on-ground surveys, demographic research, and data analytics. In this episode, Vinamre and Pradeep discuss: - What goes on behind prime time debates and the concept of neutral media - Election mathematics and how one can predict election outcomes, the significant role of women's votes, and factors people consider before voting - The processes involved in reporting, advertisements, and ratings of media channels - The arrest of opposition leaders during elections and how the Congress can make a comeback. If you want to understand how election predictions are made and how people vote, then this episode is for you. 00:00-Tv debates and inside behind Mainstream news channel 3:37-Why his style of reporting considered as controversial 8:22-Neutrality in media 13:55-Historical Relationship of media with ruling parties 19:24-Dhruv Rathee Dictatorship Video 21:26-Reality of Rhea Chakrobarty Video 23:38-Presidential debate vs Public Debates 26:30-Judiciary is Still independent? 28:50-Why this government blame to the previous governments 31:18-Why his switched from a engineering Why he came to the media? His journey to coming to news 37:57-Pollstar and Psephology difference 42:17-Demolition of Article 370 44:34-His current prediction about the election 50:04-Election mathematics 54:00-swing states in the election 58:13-Is caste a dominant factor in elections 1:03:25-Modi factor for bjp 1:06:56-Comparison between modi and trump 1:10:04- Role of AAP in this election 1:13:45-Exit Poles influence voting 1:17:04-Why rural area people values their vote more than urban 1:20:18-The curious case of Raibareli, Amethi and Wayanad 1:25:44-Can Congress can still revive 1:29:50-Why he resigned from Zee News 1:32:40-Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren is non political 1:37:36-Conclusion
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 3min

Supriya Shrinate on Modi's Hindu-Muslim, Dynasty Politics, And Caste Census In India | Dostcast

Supriya Shrinate is the National Spokesperson for the Indian National Congress. She is also a member of the Congress Working Committee. Supriya worked for 18 years as a journalist in the print and electronic media previously. In this episode, Vinamre and Supriya discussed: - The difference in ideologies between Congress and BJP, economics behind the promises made by Congress in their manifesto. - Media coverage under UPA vs NDA government, Caste census, and Electoral bonds. - Dynasty politics within Congress, party's stance on UCC and CAA, income inequality in India. - Relevance of Nehru's legacy and how he laid the foundation of India after independence. It's election season, and if you are interested in politics, watch this episode. ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com
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May 21, 2024 • 2h 3min

Shehzad Poonawalla on the 2024 Elections, Modi Dictatorship, Hindu-Muslim, and Media | Dostcast

Shehzad Poonawalla is the National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is a well-known face of the BJP on TV debates, known for his puns and takes on the Congress. In this episode, Vinamre and Shehzad talked about: - How the BJP works internally, the ticket distribution process in BJP, duties of a spokesperson in a political party. - Why he left Congress and joined the BJP, dynasty in Congress, and issues with Rahul Gandhi. - Democratization of media, Dhruv Rathee, and the roadmap of the BJP for the next 5 years. If you want to know how a political party works internally and behind the scenes, then this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 -Introduction 2:00- Role of a spokesperson in a political party 6:12 - Is the BJP controlling the entire media? 12:21 - The cases of Prajwal Revanna and Shahjahan Sheikh 19:25 - His early days in politics and joining Congress 27:43 - Insecurities in Congress 31:36 - Communication in Congress and BJP 37:38 - Why he was thrown out of his party 41:07 - Problems of Rahul Gandhi 47:48 - How BJP functions internally 49:30 - Ticket distribution process in BJP 51:45 - Why he doesn't fight elections himself 54:42 - The "Modi Effect" in elections 58:20 - Will the BJP change the constitution after getting 400+ seats? 1:07:34 - Security under BJP vs Congress 1:13:51 - Representation of Muslim MPs during different governments 1:22:57 - Uniform Civil Code 1:24:50 - Meme of the Prime Minister 1:26:23 - Dhruv Rathee is a paid YouTuber 1:30:57 - Democratization of media 1:36:18 - History of BJP in Maharashtra 1:42:23 - Growth of BJP in Haryana 1:46:34 - Sacrifices in politics 1:50:33 - Roadmap of BJP for the next 5 years 1:54:32 - Is India heading towards a surveillance state? 1:56:31 - Wealth redistribution is a disaster 2:01:26 - Conclusion
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May 17, 2024 • 2h 27min

Exposing Dhruv Rathee, Modi Dictatorship, and Congress 2024 ft. Kushal, Sham, and Abhijit | Dostcast

Political analysts Kushal Mehra, Shambhav Sharma, and Abhijit Iyer Mitra discuss Dhruv Rathee, Congress manifestos, and right-wing narratives. They explore the rise of political parties globally, wealth redistribution, and school elitism. The conversation covers the impact of YouTubers on shaping political narratives, the significance of Ram Mandir, and the rivalry between DPS schools. A humorous and insightful look at current political affairs in India.
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May 12, 2024 • 1h 54min

@NiksIndian on Law of Attraction, Money, and Praying | Dostcast

NiksIndian, born in Varanasi and an engineer with an MBA, is the first-ever male pornstar from India working internationally across the US and Europe. He has produced more than 200 porn videos. In this episode, Vinamre and Niks talked about: - Tinder scams, sugar daddies, sex tourism, and the Lina the Plug and Adam22 controversy. - How pornstars earn money, the physical and mental impacts of porn, challenges in the industry, and how piracy is a disadvantage. - His struggles with being shy around women, the influence of Bob Proctor, and his book recommendations. - Audience interaction where you guys asked him questions directly. Don't miss this episode because you'll be getting to know some crazy stories. Previous Episode of NiksIndian on Dostcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht-So... You can follow Niks Indian on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NiksIndian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realniksind... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NIKSINDIANN/ Timestamps: - 00:00 - Introduction - 1:04 - CRAZY response from previous podcast - 10:34 - The culture of Sugar Daddies - 14:51 - Tinder scams in Latin America - 17:52 - Sex tourism in the West - 24:20 - Obsession with White girls among Indians - 28:55 - MILFs vs Young Women - 32:51 - Motivation for men to do P*RN - 34:58 - Niks can't approach women IRL - 37:26 - Desperation vs Professionalism - 41:40 - Threesomes and gangbang - 46:28 - Dark Reality of Hardcore P*rn - 51:33 - Lina the plug and Adam22 controversy - 55:02 - Jealousy in P*rnstars - 58:25 - He loves A** - 1:01:34 - Life after p*rn - 1:05:25 - Economics of p*rn - 1:09:15 - Piracy - 1:11:15 - His investments - 1:18:13 - Bob Proctor & Law of Attraction - 1:22:44 - Praying is important - 1:25:02 - Book recommendations by Niksindian - 1:29:20 - QNA with audience - 1:52:57 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com
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Apr 20, 2024 • 2h 7min

Yohan Tengra on Aliens, Vaccines, Masturbation, Depression, and Omega 3 | Dostcast

Yohan Tengra is a biohacker and health freedom activist. He is the founder of Anarchy for Freedom India. He is also one of the founding core team members of the Awaken India Movement. He currently works as an independent functional medicine practitioner and educate people about taking control of their own health to prevent diseases and optimize health. In this episode, Vinamre and Yohan discussed: - The science behind vaccines, and how biohacking can improve mental and physical health - The role of the Gates Foundation in vaccines, the legitimacy of the NoFap movement, the existence of aliens - How to properly conduct blood work, the role of supplements and their risks, the recommended dose of Vitamin D, and ways to naturally enhance testosterone levels. If you are into biohacking or want to know more about blood work, Watch this episode. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 00:52 - Yohan's book collection 3:29 - Bitcoin Maximalism 6:43 - Role of Gates Foundation in vaccine distribution 12:33 - One of the main damages from the COVID virus 15:14 - Poonawalla’s defamation case against him 19:42 - Status of vaccines right now 21:11 - Science behind the Dubai Floods 24:15 - Do Aliens really exist? 29:02 - Why should people believe him? 35:32 - Psychic Experiments 39:00 - What is preconceived bias 45:49 - Causes of mental health problems 55:10 - Right ways to do Blood Work 1:02:19 - How OMEGA-3 index helps 1:06:40 - How biohacking can cure depression 1:11:35 - How blindly taking supplements can backfire 1:13:24 - Thyroid symptoms and antibodies 1:16:20 - Applications of different diets (carnivore, ketogenic, elimination) 1:22:22 - Ideal dose of Vitamin D 1:25:40 - Problems with the Fitness industry 1:27:17 - Review of Vinamre's testosterone levels 1:30:55 - Hacks to improve your testosterone levels 1:35:11 - Is the NoFap movement a myth? 1:37:06 - "Liver Doc" spreads misinformation 1:44:14 - Does an increase in testosterone also mean an increase in energy levels? 1:47:49 - What is "Nutri intensity"? 1:52:03 - Science of Detoxification 1:56:15 - Every compound has different mechanisms 1:59:46 - Where can you do APOE test in India? 2:05:27 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 42min

What is WRONG with INSURANCE INDUSTRY in INDIA? | Dostcast w/Shrehith, Co-founder of @dittoinsurance

Book a call for Spam-free Insurance with Ditto - https://bit.ly/4cY1l3Y Shrehith Karkera ,an IIM Ahmedabad graduate is the co-founders of Finshots ,which is known for making complex financial concepts accessible to the general public delivered in a newsletter format. He is involved with Ditto Insurance, that helps individuals make informed decisions about buying insurance. His work with both Finshots and Ditto helps in improving financial literacy and consumer awareness in the finance and insurance sectors. In this episode Vinamre and Shrehith discuss about: - Nuances of writing online and how to build a newsletter, How he started Finshots which later helped him in the growth of Ditto in the insurance sector - Essential functions in the insurance industry and the significant roles played by agents and underwriters - The importance of having insurance from a young age and the regulatory aspects managed by IRDAI If you wanna know more about how insurance companies work then this episode is for you Timestamps: 00:00-Introduction 4:32-Are newsletters still relevant? 8:56-Hacks he used to gain subscribers for his newsletter 13:19-Does high transparency help in newsletter growth? 19:18-How did he start Finshots? 23:37-What tools did he use to write for Finshots? 35:33-The inspirations behind Finshots stories? 40:33-How can you maximize the power of newsletters? 45:12-How Finshots help Ditto to grow as an Insurance brand 49:41-How exceptional customer service helped Ditto? 50:34-How were policies sold in the past? 53:25-Why came into insurance business? 58:28-The role of IRDAI? 1:01:09-Agents play a major role in insurance policies? 1:08:39-Responsibilities of underwriters? 1:10:16-Which cases cannot be insured? 1:16:41-Why is it important to have insurance at a young age? 1:23:37-Is insurance commonly used in OPD? 1:24:43-Can a Race Car driver get health insurance? 1:26:40-Has this business changed the idea of morality 1:31:27-Weird insurance policies 1:40:24-Conclusion ====================================================================
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 1min

Dibakar Banerjee on Love, Sex, And Social Media Fame | Dostcast

Dibakar Banerjee is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his realistic and socially relevant storytelling. His debut film “Khosla Ka Ghosla” won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He later directed films like “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!” , "Love Sex Aur Dhokha” and many more. In this episode Vinamre and Dibakar talked about: - NiksIndian and how what makes him unique, why he casted Urfi Javed in his upcoming film - How LSD 2 is different from LSD, dynamics of OTT vs theatrical releases, fetishes of people - Research process for his movies, modern marketing strategies ,fooling algorithm If you are a fan of Dibakar and his films especially LSD then watch this episode. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - NiksIndian is CRAZY 4:46 - A lot of people are unaware of the film, LSD 9:44 - How LSD 2 is different from LSD 12:37 - How he researches his movies 15:07 - Initial Reactions to LSD 2 16:30 - Influencers are no different than Traditional Stars 18:23 - Realism in LSD 2 21:09 - How he fooled the algorithm 24:15 - How marketing works 26:49 - Will he cover Delhi in his films again? 30:35 - OTT release vs Theatrical release 32:05 - Why are his movies not allowed to be released? 33:55 - Antidote of Internet 40:41 - Why did he cast Urfi Javed in the film 43:18 - His Addiction to Filmmaking 47:09 - Weird Fetishes of People 55:47 - Release Date of the film 56:45 - How Fantasies are more important than Pornography now 1:00:08 - Conclusion
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Apr 9, 2024 • 2h 18min

Kushal Mehra PROVES God Doesn't Exist | Dostcast w/ @TheCarvakaPodcast

You can buy Kushal's book here: https://amzn.in/d/gITFdql Kushal Mehra is the host of "The Carvaka Podcast" and a commentator known for his discussions on Indian culture, politics, religion, and society. He critics issues related to Hindu philosophy, Indian politics, ideologies and cultural trends. In this episode Vinamre and Kushal talked about: - Influence of content creators in policy-making and what is Real Dharma - The Problems with new atheism and the lack of understanding of it - Difference between Nastik and Astik and what is Religious Privilege It doesn't matter you are an atheist or a believer, you can watch this podcast. Chapters: 00:00-Introduction 1:57 - Takeaways from Old School Journalists 4:56 - Problems with the Attention Economy 8:57 - Nobody Takes Content Creators Seriously 11:50 - How Policies Are Made in the UPA vs. NDA Government 15:44 - How a Voter Has More Influence on Policy Than a YouTuber 17:44 - Neutrality Is a Sham 23:46 - What Being Hindu Means 28:58 - Difference Between Aastik and Nastik 35:37 - Why Morals Keep Getting Updated 38:47- Evolution Is the Reason for Morality, Not Religion 46:38 - Problems with Lived Experiences 48:31 - Understanding Monotheism 52:12 - Abrahamisation of Dharma 1:00:20 - Dev-Ninda, Ved-Ninda vs. Blasphemy 1:05:43 - Mutual Respect vs. Tolerance 1:19:19 - Understanding Jaati and Varna 1:23:16 - Problems with New Atheists 1:27:10 - What Is Religious Privilege 1:33:15 - New Atheism Is Bad 1:39:28 - Tragedies of an Agnostic Muslim 1:52:40 - Weaponization of Atheism 1:59:17 - India Has a Sacred Geography 2:03:09 - Every Indian Is a Hindu 2:06:19 - Demilitarization of Karma 2:08:48 - Costly Signaling Theory 2:13:13 - Conclusion
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Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 6min

Historian Breaks Down the Evolution of Indian Music | Dostcast w/ Vikram Sampath

Vikram Sampath is an Indian historian, author, and researcher known for his work on the history of music, culture, and political history in India .His contributions to the field of music helped preserving and promoting India's rich musical heritage, his work ensures that the legacy of Indian music is celebrated, studied, and continues to inspire generations. In this episode, Vinamre and Vikram Sampath discuss: - The impact of Gauhar Jaan on recorded music, and the historical context of recording companies and techniques in the early 20th century - The establishment of the Archive of Indian Music, discoveries made through the archive, and its role in preserving India's auditory heritage - The importance of historical documentation, living traditions and future sources for future historians nature If recordings and how it started in India excites you then this episode is for you Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 2:43 - Ethnomusicology vs Musicology 3:13 - The Legacy of Gauhar Jaan 14:53 - How his Music Training started 18:29 - Record Companies in the early 20th Century 18:56 - Recording Techniques Back Then 26:21 - Discovering Berlin's National Sound Archive 30:36 - How He started the Archive of Indian Music 34:47 - Gaining Followers for the Archive 39:02 - How he pursued a PhD in History 43:25 - Archiving Criteria Explained 44:34 - Discoveries from the Archive of Indian Music 50:58 - “India has a Living Tradition” 59:11 - Sources for future historians 1:04:17 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: / vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496 Instagram: / vinamrekasanaa Twitter: / vinamrekasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: / dostcast Dostcast on Twitter: / dostcast_tweets Dostcast on Facebook: / dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: / dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

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