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Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 20min

Arpit Bala and Dank Rishu on Selling Out, Rajat Dalal, and Romance | Dostcast

The OG Dostcast duo is back. Arpit Baala and Dank Rishu, the current internet sensation are sitting down with Vinamre to discuss:- Holiday Homework BTS and release date- Childhood nostalgic toys and memories- Rajat Dalal online controversyThis is a must watch episode for all the Shaatir OGsTimestamps:0:00 Introduction1:09 Unusual Sleep Patterns4:27 Why Rishu took a break from Content6:45 Collaboration with Bagi Munda9:43 Creation of Holiday Homework12:38 Rajat Dalal Phenomenon16:30 What changed after Maharani17:43 Vinamre's Podcast Progress20:22 Challenges in Content Creation25:11 Current Relationship Status31:34 Pool Hall Economy36:02 Faridabad vs East Delhi Comparison38:08 Upcoming HHW Release Date39:50 Life In Jail42:40 Live Show Challenges45:22 Popularity of Podcast Culture48:20 Comedian Appreciation for Content53:57 Continuation of Rajat Dalal's Insights56:40 Nostalgic Childhood Stories1:10:01 Instagram Reels Trends & Creators1:16:53 Conclusion
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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 40min

@AnshMehraa on How to Win at Social Life, Networking, and Charisma | Dostcast

Ansh Mehra is a multifaceted professional known for his work in UX Design and education, particularly in AI and UX. He consults businesses on utilizing AI and UX to their fullest potential and shares his knowledge on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Mehra has also launched free platforms to teach people about AI & UX Design. In this episode Ansh and Vinamre talked about: - The elaborate experience of using Apple’s vision pro and meeting several CEOs of silicon valley - The best way to be productive, keeping a second brain on Notion, and PARA method - A list of books, blogs, shows and movies to improve in life This is a must watch episode for all the young folks who are exploring the world of tech and innovation. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 01:33 - Is Ansh Mehra a knowledge-giver off camera?, Is Ansh carrying a persona? 02:12 - Apple Vision Pro experience 03:17 - Is a VR device a productivity tool? 06:09 - What is hand-occlusion 02:04 - Driving cars while wearing Vision Pro 08:21 - Self driving cars seen by Ansh 09:42 - Tesla is the Fortuner of San Francisco 11:27 - Why Ansh went to Silicon Valley 13:26 - Ansh is a dopamine supplier during his pitches 15:52 - 16-year old raising money for startups 17:57 - How Ansh talks to new people — codified method 19:00 - Networking is dead! — this is how you connect with right people 21:52 - How to build leverage 22:32 - 3 things you need to do to scale 24:22 - Is Notion page worth it? 25:52 - This method will help you become more productive — PARA method 30:52 - How do you enforce a culture of writing in organisations 31:52 - Watch YouTube with your team to become better 33:38 - Become a conscious consumer 34:52 - Put all your chats on Archives 37:59 - How we are always counting favors unknowingly? 41:52 - The mistakes this freelancer made with Ansh 45:02 - This is what you learn painfully about business 46:37 - Play long-term games with long-term people 49:07 - Creators are making these BIG mistakes 50:58 - The best thing about hanging out with Ansh Mehra 51:59 - Reddit is an underrated platform 52:52 - 30 mistakes that people make in social settings 55:09 - How to be a great storyteller in a social setting 56:26 - Alpha males tightly shaking hands 58:17 - Small guys always try to exert force 1:00:29 - Why you need to have just fun to shine in social settings 1:01:27 - Your insecurities cannot be seen by other people 1:04:04 - Sabzi on white T-shirts 1:05:52 - How single guys approaching girls fail a lot 1:06:57 - Looking for a closure in small-talks 1:08:27 - Energy vampires in parties 1:09:18 - Body odor and smelly mouth in parties 1:11:31 - Life experiences teach you more than books 1:13:52 - The blogs that you must read to become a great CEO 1:16:14 - Watch videos at 1x only to maximize learning 1:17:42 - These books will make a great thinker 1:20:06 - These fiction books will improve your taste 1:22:52 - The real world is so scary than you can imagine 1:23:54 - The Ambani Wedding — insane PR campaign 1:25:52 - You should watch Succession — spoiler alert 1:28:44 - You must watch this animated series — Kung Fu Panda 1:35:27 - The Dumb Phone — productivity booster 1:36:28 - Fashion Hacks you need to know 1:38:50 - Ending notes for listeners == 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_tweets 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
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Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 37min

Historian Vikram Sampath On Gyanvapi Mosque, Lord Shiva, And Rewriting History | Dostcast

Dr. Vikram Sampath is a historian based in Bangalore. He is the author of eight acclaimed books, including Splendours of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story of the Wodeyars, Voice of the Veena: S. Balachander, Women of the Records and Indian Classical Music and the Gramophone, 1900-7930. In this episode, Vinamre and Vikram Sampath discuss: - The rich cultural history of Kashi, - The truth behind Kashi's Gyanvapi Mosque, - How Kashi was attacked and looted multiple times. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:00 Differences Between Varanasi and Kashi 11:20 Challenges While Writing the Book 18:00 The Real History Behind Kashi 21:40 Why the Vishweshwar Form of Shiva Is Important 28:00 Attacks on Kashi 29:30 'लिंग' Meaning 37:40 What Is 'Gyanvapi'? 45:00 Why Pran Pratishtha Is Important 47:00 The Real Conflict 50:10 Who Is Representing the Mosque 53:40 The Gyanvapi Mosque Is Actually Illegal 57:20 Why They Should Be Fearful 1:03:00 Actual Numbers of Temples Revealed 1:09:00 Does India Have a Non-Congregating Faith? 1:10:20 Vikram's Experience at the Site 1:17:00 Disrespecting the Shivling 1:21:00 Vikram's Motivation to Pursue This 1:32:00 Conclusion
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Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 56min

Obesity, Diabetes, And Hairfall: Why This Trifecta Is DESTROYING Indians | Dostcast w/ Mihir Gadani

Mr. Mihir Gadani is the Co-Founder of OZiva. His brand has a valuation of $87.5 million and an annual revenue of $24.9 million. In this episode, we discussed: - Is consuming plant protein worth it? - How measuring BMI results in nothing - Blood tests you should do on a regular basis Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:39 Stigma Around Protein 6:00 Right Dosage of Protein 9:03 Vegetarian Sources of Protein 13:50 What Happens When You Consume Carbs? 16:18 How Fat Is Stored in the Body 21:00 Can You Treat Fatty Liver? 22:40 #1 Reason Behind Cancer 23:20 How to Measure Your Fat Percentage 25:50 Measuring BMI Is Useless 31:25 Tests You Should Do Regularly 35:20 Biohacking Is a Scam 36:42 Bhagavad Gita on Fitness 38:30 Should You Track Your Health? 44:00 Diseases of the Rich 49:00 Going to the Gym Will Not Help You 51:30 Is Plant Protein Worth It? 58:00 You’re Eating Insects on a Daily Basis 1:00:40 How Oziva Does Quality Assurance 1:04:00 Oziva’s History 1:09:40 How Oziva Incorporates Ayurveda 1:16:42 Multivitamins in Diet 1:23:35 Tackle Hair Fall in Men & Women 1:32:00 Masturbation & Mineral Deficiency 1:34:00 Health in India vs Abroad 1:36:10 Runner’s High Explained 1:43:00 How to Maintain Fitness with Work Life 1:49:00 Conclusion
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Feb 27, 2024 • 2h 25min

Political Hinduism, Gandhi’s Failures, And Indian Philosophy | Dostcast w/ Hindol Sengupta

Hindol Sengupta is an Indian historian, journalist, and author born in 1979 in Jamshedpur. He currently resides in Delhi, where he serves as Editor-at-Large at Fortune India, contributing a weekly column. Beyond his journalism career, he has made significant contributions as an author, with his works being highly regarded in the literary world. In this episode, Vinamre and Hindol Sengupta talk about: - The fascinating idea of what happens when intellect meets faith - How Sardar Patel’s decision as a leader could have solved Kashmir issue once and for all - Did ‘Vande Mataram’ led to the partition of India and Pakistan If you hear the word Hindutva a lot, and is curious about what does Political Hinduism means, this episode is for you, tune in.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 48min

@hustlingrajan @rishabhhshukla @deepestgarg on Faridabad, Fame, And Acting | Dostcast

Faridabad’s funniest trio Rajan, Deepak, & Rishabh are here to uncover their journey of becoming the top-notch comedians of Instagram. Their Reels get millions of views, and everyone loves their writing and acting. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Welcoming the guests 01:46 - Reel actors are aware of 90 seconds 02:40 - Faridabad has many theatre artists 04:10 - Theatre is difficult than you can imagine 05:20 - There were no girls in their theatre group 05:55 - How @hustlingranjan took inspiration from his niece 07:10 - What creative process they follow 08:12 - What happens in Faridabad parks 08:55 - Benches removed from parks on Valentine’s day 09:40 - Ankit Bayanpuriya did this wrong 11:05 - How do they make videos that go viral 12:10 - Observation comedy from @deepestgarg 13:30 - Does other TikTok stars ask them to be featured? 14:20 - The rides of Town Park in Faridabad 15:10 - The stereotypes of theatre students 16:20 - The Mumbai struggle nobody talks about 18:30 - The experience of working in TVC 20:26 - How did these guys unlock Faridabad scene in Acting 21:00 - Lockdown changed everything for content creators 23:30 - Discrimination during lockdown and everyone getting married 26:01 - Tragedy is private 27:31 - The screentime has increased since lockdown 28:15 - Instagram or YouTube: which is profitable 29:54 - Does lifestyle creators have loyal audience? 30:41 - Does comedy has the best audience? 31:27 - One viral reel can make you delusional 33:40 - There’s an end to Reel comedy 36:00 - The new creators are setting standards really high 37:40 - The people find parallels to their passion 38:20 - What makes Virat Kohli stand out 40:00 - Creative ways of interacting with each other 40:40 - The slow interview with Nilesh Mishra 41:36 - Faridabad is changing for good 43:20 - Owning that you belong to Faridabad 44:00 - The dacoits have gone out of Faridabad 45:10 - Compro or fights during school fights 46:00 - Beating teacher during the last exam 47:00 - Crazy incidents — You can’t believe what happened 50:00 - Is Faridabad becoming next Delhi? 52:00 - Voice of Faridabad — best news in town 53:00 - An Aeroplane crashed in Faridabad 54:12 - Does following trends the right thing to do? 55:40 - Are Reel creators going to long-form format? 57:00 - Reel creators are more writers and less actors 59:00 - Creators shifting to OTT platforms 01:00:06 - Is motivation to be consistent is a challenge? 01:02:00 - Rajan left his job for this — sad story (real) 01:04:00 - He never cried because of this 01:05:00 - The struggles of creators 01:07:00 - Productive rehne ke liye bakchodi zaruri hai 01:08:20 - Fame aadmi ko badal deta hai 01:09:00 - This guy confused Rajan because he was riding a bike 01:11:00 - Creators can’t travel in metro now? — Fans recognising them 01:12:23 - How do they make the most relatable content 01:14:20 - People noticing subtle symbolism in content 01:16:06 - The gap between taste and skills 01:16:42 - Sandeep Reddy Vanga cracked Bollywood 01:18:16 - Are they getting offers from Mumbai? 01:21:30 - Working even if you have fever is true sign of passion 01:22:20 - The creator economy of Faridabad 01:25:00 - Facebook album and Delhi Day Out 01:26:00 - Poke — weirdest feature of Facebook 01:28:00 - The scam of toy-picking machine 01:30:00 - The story-telling games you should play 01:32:40 - RealHit podcast is going to be here 01:33:39 - Tanmay Bhat is the smartest creator 01:34:55 - Javed Jauffery and Takeshi’s Castle 01:38:30 - Consistency is king 01:39:00 - How long does it take to shoot one Reel 01:40:00 - Vikrant Massey is changing the standards 01:42:40 - Diya aur Baati hum — most dragged show 01:43:00 - The story behind the name hustling rajan 01:44:00 - Rajan and Ranjan 01:45:15 - How did everyone connect 01:47:00 - Ending notes
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Feb 23, 2024 • 58min

Koi aisi job mil jaaye meme | Nadeem Kassar Interview | Dostcast

If you would like to support Nadeem, you can do so using the UPI ID below. UPI: 7417147714@paytm Vinamre is joined by Instagram sensation Nadeem Kassar who is famous for his line “Koi aisi job mil jaaye….” In this episode, they talk about: - Origin of the meme - Nadeem’s Favourite film & filmstars - His Favorite food items Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Famous Nadeem Kassar Meme 2:45 Meme ke peeche ki story 4:30 Nadeem Kassar kaun hain 5:50 Film ke shaukeen Nadeem sir 8:00 Nadeem sir ka career 10:00 Fame bohot mil raha hain 13:00 Nadeem sir araam ke shaukeen 16:00 Favourite Filmstars 21:00 Family Pressure 24:00 Sir ka real name 27:00 Nadeem sir ki shayari 28:30 Cigarettes ke shaukeen Nadeem sir 33:30 Nadeem sir aur Badshah 39:00 Nadeem sir ka bachpan 45:10 Nadeem sir ka favorite khana 49:50 Nadeem sir’s message to the audience 52:00 Nadeem sir ka capacity 56:00 Conclusion
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 53min

UP Police Chief on Gangsters, Yogi Adityanath, And Police Encounters | Dostcast

OP Singh is the former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, known for his strategic leadership in law enforcement. In this episode, we discussed: - Leading the Kumbh Mela's security arrangements. - Negotiating with a kidnapper who kidnapped several kids. - Managing public order during the Ram Janmbhoomi verdict. Watch the full episode now. Timestamps:
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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 22min

Abhijit Chavda on Pakistani Spies, Putin’s War, and Indo-China Geopolitics | Dostcast

Abhijit Chavda is a multi-faceted individual known for his work as a theoretical physicist, historian, geopolitical analyst, writer, and podcaster. His work and insights offer expansive libraries of content on geopolitics, contemporary world affairs, history from an Indian perspective, and more, making him a well-regarded figure in these fields. In this episode Vinamre and Abhijit talk about - The reality of India-Pakistan separation which goes beyond the Hindu-Muslim conflict - Why Russia is attacking Ukraine and how NATO is becoming more powerful without anyone noticing - Why our education system is flawed and heavily skewed to impress the western ideas This is a must-watch episode for you if you are interested in detailed intricacies of geopolitics. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Role of Imran Khan in the politics of Pakistan 03:35 - Reality of vassal state of US - Pakistan 04:06 - Why was Pakistan created 05:36 - The real power centers of Pakistan 06:40 - People of Pakistan don’t have the power 07:15 - Pakistan Army is a mercenary body 08:20 - What does it mean to have power 08:52 - Is India a soft-power globally? 10:00 - What is power projection? 11:00 - Is the Forbes list of powerful country right? 11:53 - Is China on it’s way to becoming superpower? 13:00 - What is UN & NATO? 14:23 - How Rishi Sunak came into power? 15:00 - How UK holds the control of the world 16:30 - The Suez Canal chokepoint 18:18 - Russia and UK fought to acquire India 19:44 - Russia desperately wanted warm-waters access 21:40 - The great game to acquire central Asia 22:37 - Geopolitics is not a game of morality 24:14 - Is the great game taking place covertly by tourists? 25:40 - The upcoming crisis between NATO & Russia 26:43 - How NATO is expanding without anyone noticing 28:50 - NATO funding this proxy-war 30:00 - Is Zelensky a puppet of more powerful people? 31:52 - Tucker Carlson interview with Vladmir Putin 34:00 - This event can lead to a worldwide war 35:57 - At what point countries with Nukes will use their ultimate power 37:38 - The Cuban Missile Crisis 38:01 - When will Israel use their nuclear missiles 39:03 - When can India use it’s nuclear weapons 40:22 - What is Putin’s end game with the current war 42:23 - Why was NATO created in the first place 44:36 - Is India really a superpower? 46:10 - Why the manufacturing center is shifting from China 48:30 - Why India is not an expansionist 49:30 - The power difference between India & China 52:00 - How Vinamre’s friend got hacked by Chinese hackers 52:53 - Are Chinese students in U.S funded by Chinese government? 54:58 - This is why Indian Govt. banned Chinese Apps 56:00 - Pakistan is sending students to UK for this 58:56 - What will make people do Anti-India activities? 01:00:06 - Is Liberal Arts an academic threat to students? 01:02:21 - Humanitarian courses selectively explore oppression 01:03:03 - Professors look at Hindu culture in a bad way 01:05:51 - Why is western philosophies standardised 01:07:50 - We have to stop seeking validation from Americans 01:10:10 - Our education system is TRASH 01:12:57 - What is a Civilisation and Artificial Nations 01:15:15 - The Chinese civilisation is based on the bedrock of India 01:19:40 - Ending Notes
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Feb 11, 2024 • 54min

The HIDDEN Billionaire who did 63,000 CR+ Revenue last year | Dostcast w/ Dr. U.S. Awasthi

Dr. U.S. Awasthi is the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), having joined the organization on February 1, 1993. Under his leadership, IFFCO has seen significant growth in its fertilizer production, increasing from 24 lakh tonnes to 86.5 lakh tonnes, while its fertilizer marketing efforts have expanded to manage one crore and thirty lakh tons. In this episode, Vinamre and Dr. Awasthi talked about: - How urban India will gradually move to villages to tackle problems like pollution - How Dr. Awasthi saved the sinking ship of IFFCO and made it extremely profitable organisation over time - The importance of crops, fertilizers and yield for our country and farmers of the nation Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - The story behind US Awasthi’s rings 04:10 - Becoming the first person to invest in art 07:35 - Myth busted: food becomes poisonous with fertilizers? 09:40 - The story behind Save The Soil campaign 13:23 - What people tend to miss about farmers 14:40 - The loss of crops and it’s importance 16:40 - Has fertilizers increased the yield? 18:00 - Nano-tech in fertilizers 19:30 - Is IFFCO owned by the government? 20:15 - How IFFCO managed to get Rs. 600 Billion 22:00 - IFFCO operates digitally 22:30 - You don’t need Harvard to become best executive 24:20 - IFFCO hires people through AI algorithm 26:31 - How the young talent is interested in working with IFFCO 28:00 - How U.S Awasthi saved the organisation from massive losses 31:00 - How to utilize the communications effectively 34:45 - How Mr. Awasthi never swayed away from his mission 38:11 - How to stand for greater good all the time 38:45 - Body-language analysis of ministers 40:50 - Most successful person is the most hardworking people 42:00 - Commonalities between the previous Prime Ministers 43:52 - The future of agriculture in India 45:00 - Mr. Awasthi spent a significant time in Goa 48:17 - Indians were treated poorly abroad during 70s 50:40 - Will urban Indians become self-reliant moving to villages? 51:00 - The future of new India and it’s youth == 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_tweets 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

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