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Join us on a new episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast featuring a deep and engaging conversation with author and columnist Ami Ganatra. This discussion spans a wide array of topics relating to Indian society, culture, and politics, revolving around the critical role and understanding of Dharma. Ganatra, known for her books 'Ramayana Unraveled' and 'Mahabharata Unraveled,' discusses the relevance of Itihasa in contemporary times, feminism in the context of Indian epics, and the profound impact of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishthan on national consciousness. The conversation also delves into the essentiality of Sanskrit for grasping the nuances of Indian philosophy and the importance of Dharma for societal sustenance and progress. This episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast is in collaboration with Swarajya Topics:00:00 Sneak Peak00:35 Introducing Ami Ganatra: Unraveling Indian Itihasa for Modern Times08:10 The Cultural and Political Significance of the Ram Mandir Movement14:15 Reclaiming Hindu Dharma: A Civilizational Perspective19:06 The Potential for Reclaiming Other Sacred Sites21:06 Understanding India's Civilizational Continuity Beyond 194723:07 The Interplay of Culture, Politics, and Dharma in Ancient India30:47 Seeking Happiness and Meaning: The Contrast Between East and West34:24 The Impact of Extreme Individuality on Society35:00 Reclaiming Spirituality and Solutions from Bharat35:28 Gender Roles and Societal Changes36:29 Inclusion and Acceptance in Culture37:54 Feminism and Its Evolution38:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping Gender Roles39:16 Empowerment vs. Destruction: A Feminist Perspective45:15 The Complexity of Modern Roles for Women and Men46:20 Learning from Epics: Decision Making and Dharma52:52 The Misinterpretation of Anti-Heroes in Epics01:00:39 The Importance of Language in Understanding Culture01:07:16 Concluding Thoughts and the Value of Language Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week 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 Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week 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). Topics:00:00 Introduction00:44 Electoral Bonds07:13 CAA Implementation13:42 Lok Sabha elections dates announced19:20 Resignation of Haryana CM ML Khattar21:47 DRDO's MIRV missile tests and Navy's fight against pirates

Join us on this insightful conversation as we delve into the dynamic world of Indian politics with Vijay Chada, a prominent political commentator and social media influencer. Vijay, known by his Twitter handle @centerofright, has been a keen observer of India’s political evolution over the past decade. In this episode we learn about Vijay’s journey—from his early days as a civil engineer to becoming a respected voice in political discourse. Vijay and Roshan talk about the evolution of political discourse on social media, the milestones in the past 10 years and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction01:40 How PM Modi has evolved as a political force since 2012-2013 09:48 Evolution of political discourse on Social media15:24 Milestone moments in the past 10 years26:30 Key issues for this election32:13 Will Ayodhya Ram Mandir have an impact on the election?34:24 Has Modi ji become more of a statesman?36:00 Has Modi ji's fan/voter base increased?37:34 PM Vajpayee v/s PM Modi42:48 The state of political opposition in India52:15 What will a term 3 be about?54:33 Who after PM Modi?01:00:00 Democracy in the BJP01:01:54 Looking ahead and Vijay's advice for youngsters Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week 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 Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week 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 Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week 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 Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week 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).

Arnab Ray is a cybersecurity engineer turned author and has written books like Shakchunni - his latest novel, The Mine, May I Hebb Your Attention Pliss and a book on Cybersecurity for medical devices as well. He is also a columnist for the times of India and a prominent social commentator. In this wide ranging conversation Arnab talks to Roshan about the process of writing, how much research is important, the desi and hindu identities, howthey affect politics and society and so on! Topics:00:00 Introduction01:51 Writing process and philosophy05:32 Staying relevant 11:06 His latest novel - Shakchunni18:00 Turning books into TV series26:04 Does research matter while writing historic fiction31:55 How has the Desi Identity evolved?47:00 Has India's Global status impacted NRIs52:42 Does the bengali identity subsume the Indian/hindu identity?01:20:18 What is hindutva?01:07:44 Is the Ayodhya Ram Mandir bringing people together?01:16:34 Healing civilizational scars 01:19:18 Will hinduphobia increase?01:26:36 How are the 2 Indias reconciling01:32:44 Arnab's thoughts on PM Modi01:43:00 Why the BJP keeps winning01:47:25 The state of Indian Cricket 01:55:00 Closing thoughts

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more! Topics: 00:00 Introduction01:07 Russian president Vladimir Putin’s interview by Tucker Carlson 15:55 India to build a fence along Myanmar border 19:26 US’s worsening immigration crisis and border security 29:35 The Killing of Indian students in the US 32:16 Uttarakhand becomes the first state to pass UCC bill 37:57 Pakistan’s blatant rigging of elections   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).