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For his first episode recorded in the UK, Vinamre sits down with bestselling author and literary popstar Amish Tripathi In this episode, we talk about: -The forgotten progressive parts of Hinduism -The importance of rituals -Thinking for yourself and living with the consequences Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:17 - Learning about Ishta devtas 8:58 - Taking pride in idol worship 22:55 - Why rituals are important 28:18 - Rituals that are personal to Amish 31:48 - The importance of questioning rituals 37:03 - There is no reason to judge idol worship 39:15 - Amish wants to mostly live and die in India 42:33 - Parts of UK culture we should recreate and reject 51:40 - Amish loves London’s multiculturalism 53:00 - Learning to interact with other cultures 56:21 - Conclusion Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

From the incredible origins of Yamaraja to Vianmre’s love for the animated Ramayana movie, in this episode we bring you some of our most fascinating discussions around Hindu mythology on Dostcast.Thank you all for your constant love and support for Dostcast. We hope you enjoy this mixed bag of thrilling tales.Timestamps0:00 - Intro 2:52 - Is using religious books as historical accounts justified?8:58 - Ganesha as a Naga in the Shiva trilogy 12:50 - Talking about “Rudra”16:57 - The role of Vishnu in Ramachandra series19:13 - Vinamre’s favorite scene of Hanuman26:30 - The tale of Devaraja Indra30:20 - The dynamic of Devas and Asuras39:36 - The origin of Vishwamitra47:38 - Shani pressures you into being a better person52:20 - The fascinating history of Yamaraja1:00:50 - People don’t know enough about Ravana1:09:29 - Kumbhakarna was doomed from the start1:11:12 - Do Ravana apologists have a point?

Vinamre has ventured into southern Spain and entered the town of Granada. In this episode, he talks about: -A brief history of Granada -How to surrender to what life has to offer -His experience in hostels and public transport in Spain Timestamps: 0:11 - Intro 0:30 - Talking about Granada 2:01 - Focusing on self-expression 3:32 - Getting to know Barcelona 4:55 - Surrendering to what life has to offer 11:22 - It is very difficult to surrender to what life has to offer 14:43 - Accepting life, warts and all 18:00 - Stories from across cities 23:04 - Traveling across Barcelona

Vinamre joins us from Barcelona to talk about his adventures in the city. In this episode, he talks about: -His method of picking up languages quickly -How most people are waiting around for interesting people to show up -Why creators should write and share their thoughts with their audience more Timestamps: Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

Paritosh Nagar is an international student and football analyst in Barcelona. In this episode, Vinamre and Paritosh talk about: - The international student experience- The logistics of travel in Spain- The importance of networking abroadTimestamps: Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

Tanya Khanijow is a travel vlogger and filmmaker and one of the most famous Indian travel vloggers on the internet. In this episode, Vinamre & Tanya discussed about: - The logistics of long travels abroad - Interesting social quirks they have experienced across the world - Connecting with people using gestures You can follow Tanya on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanyakhanijow?i... Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:09 - Vinamre started using credit cards because of Tanya 2:55 - The credit card-lounge complex 7:55 - Sleeping at airports 11:58 - Tanya got engaged 14:28 - Tanya's ill-planned world trip 18:30 - How did Tanya stumble onto the Helsinki gig? 26:50 - Learning foreign languages 33:46 - Connecting with people without English 36:55 - Learning basic phrases before traveling is elite 40:26 - Talking about travel budgeting 45:48 - Carrying content creation equipment during travel 51:56 - Uploading content on the go 54:05 - Homestays are an amazing experience 59:30 - Perfecting your introduction over the years 1:05:31 - The question of laundry Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

Vinamre is in Spain for a period of almost 2 months. In this episode, he talks about: -His dream of visiting Spain -Waking up to the reality of your dreams -His latest creative idea Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:36 - Chasing a romanticised Spain6:14 - Getting to Spain is a difficult feat12:36 - Financing a long trip abroad15:40 - Long flights are a hassle20:07 - Entitled Indians abroad22:23 - Spainards are an interesting people25:52 - Waking up to the reality of your dreams29:07 - The joy of being a beginner31:29 - Resources for globetrotters 34:07 - Vinamre's latest creative idea 35:07 - Vinamre’s goals for the trip37:26 - The crazy culture and history of Spain41:20 - ConclusionListen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

CA and prominent Youtube educator Neeraj Arora returns this episode to talk about the basics of financial literacy. In this episode, he talks about: - Indians viewing money-making as evil - Why some banks work and others fail - Financial advice for his kids You can follow him on his socials: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/neerajarora... Timestamps : Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

IAS Shah Faesal is the 2009 topper of the UPSC civil services exam, the first Kashmiri to do so. He has since gone on to briefly become a politician and a niche public figure. In this episode, he talks about:-The effects of the abrogation of Article 370-The link between Bangladesh’s independence and terrorism in Kashmir-His faith in evidence-based policy makingYou can follow him on his socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/shahfaesalTimestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Faesal is a Fulbright scholar 5:32 - Lessons from Kennedy School of government 7:00 - The magic of evidence-based decision making 12:05 - Running experiments in policy-making 15:10 - Failure needs to be socially accepted 20:47 - Flattery is ingrained in Indian society 24:07 - What made him leave his service? 26:20 - Is the Lolab Valley really that beautiful? 29:18 - Growing up during the start of terrorism in Kashmir 33:05 - Interference in Kashmir is fundamental to Pakistan’s policy 40:45 - People don’t know the history of article 370 50:15 - A glimpse of post-article 370 abrogation Kashmir 58:00 - Kashmir’s destiny was decided in ‘47 1:01:47 - Why do people oppose the abrogation of Article 370? 1:06:40 - Does Faesal feel like he’s obligated to talk about Kashmir? 1:11:35 - How is working in a ministry different from administering a district? 1:12:14 - Formal education needs to focus on philosophy 1:16:22 - The importance of good mentors 1:18:46 - UPSC is a test of mental fortitude 1:26:45 - Conclusion

Dostcast is back after the break with a bang! Vinamre Kasanaa joins Arpit Bala this week to talk about his recent learnings. In this episode, Vinamre talks about: -What using google translate to communicate is like -Why going viral is meaningless -How early success can be a disaster Timestamps: 1:27 - Difference between being hacked and being in recovery 4:05 - What is speech rehab like? 7:46 - The origin story of Dostcast 15:59 - Taking power back from the algorithm 19:27 - Going viral is meaningless 22:54 - Reclaiming yourself for yourself 26:13 - Separating your finances from your content 29:56 - BeerBiceps made the podcasting rulebook in India 32:23 - Data v/s taste-driven content 33:30 - De-optimising for everything 38:49 - Creatives self-impose their drama onto their decisions 40:36 - Purposefully delaying getting attention 45:13 - Breaking away from vanity 47:30 - Gatekeeping is falling apart 50:48 - Puneet Superstar did nothing wrong 54:12 - Stoners are boring 55:46 - Bodies are weird 1:00:27 - The most transactional thing Vinamre has done 1:03:07 - Pool halls are iconic 1:05:52 - Keeping your plans close to your chest