Bharatvaarta

While India got its Independence on August 15, 1947, then Hyderabad state ruled by Nizam acceded to the Indian union only on September 17, 1948. A people's movement against the Nizam and his Razakar army led by stalwarts like Swami Ramanand Tirth, PV Narasimha Rao and Komaram Bheem over the years bore fruit when Sardar Patel launched Operation Polo. On Sep 17, people across Telangana and parts of modern day Marathwada and Karnataka celebrate a second Independence Day. Due to contemporary politics, this day doesn't get as much attention in the official sense as it should get.  Shri G Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India, discusses all these issues and more. #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #HyderabadLiberationDay

Like many, if you have been isolated at home for all of this year then this episode is a must listen! Roshan Cariappa is joined by Anuradha Goyal (award-winning blogger @ IndiTales, Author & Speaker) and Karan Cariappa (Avid Traveler & Co-founder, GoMowgli), who paint a rich tapestry of cultural travel across the length and breadth of the India.    Find out what courting rituals the Bhils in Madhya Pradesh share with the people of Biligiri Ranga Hills, about the boat races in Alleppey and their significance, the magnificence of the Kumbh Mela, travel to Ladakh, and much more. Along the way, Anuradha and Karan also describe the various stakeholders in the travel ecosystem and what the Government can do to attract more tourism.    The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! #BVCulture #Bharatvaarta #Tourism

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Monica Jasuja (Fintech Industry leader) and Mandar Kagade (Fintech Public Policy Consultant) to discuss the thriving space of fintech (Financial Technology) in India.    In the race of: will banks adopt tech sooner than tech companies learn banking, the banks have done eminently well. Better than what the pundits expected, atleast! In this wide ranging conversation, Monica and Mandar discuss the various innovations in the fintech space and how stakeholders are responding. Fintechs are solving for Financial Inclusion, Credit, Personal Finance Management, and more. They have been ably supported by the Government’s JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) trinity and the India Stack (unified software platform for digital services). As Fintechs become more relevant in a post-COVID World what are the challenges and opportunities ahead for them? Join Monica, Mandar, and Roshan as they discuss all this and more.   This is a fascinating primer for anybody interested in the space!  The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!   #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #Fintech

In this episode, Roshan Cariappa speaks to Sri Thiruvadanthai (Managing Director, Levy Forecasting Centre) and Karan Bhasin (Economist and Researcher) about the recent GDP numbers which was put by the National Statistical Office. In this comprehensive discussion, Sri and Karan explain how to view these numbers in light of COVID, what caused them to be, the role of the Government and RBI, what we can do to recover, and much more. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!  #BVPolicy #Bharatvaarta #Covid19

In this episode, we talk to Shefali Vaidya (Author) & Abhijit Majumder (Columnist, Author) about their views on the Bloomsbury controversy and freedom of expression in a larger sense.  They share their views on the episode and what they believe is the way forward.  This podcast is available on all leading platforms such as Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube. If you like the podcast, do like, subscribe and share with your friends and family.   #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #FoE

In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Amit Paranjape speak to Chairman Ajit Pai, the first Indian American to hold highest office at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).    In a free-wheeling conversation, Chairman Pai speaks about his childhood, growing up in Parsons (a small town in Kansas) as a first generation immigrant, his journey from law school into the FCC, how the FCC’s priorities have changed post-COVID, what the FCC is doing to increase internet penetration in the US, managing varying stakeholder interests and enabling efficient markets, the net neutrality episode of which he was at the center of and what has happened since, regulating big tech (Facebook, Amazon, Google), security considerations with 5G and Huawei, his reaction to India’s banning of Tiktok and 59 Chinese apps, and his interests in Indian Culture.    The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share!   #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #AjitPai

In this episode, Roshan  Cariappa speaks to Monika Halan (Consulting Editor, Mint & Author of ‘Let’s Talk Money’) about creating wealth sustainably.    Monika has over two decades of experience covering business, economy, and personal finance in India. In this episode, she discusses how Indian investor’s attitudes have changed over the years, the foundations of managing money, investing in equity markets, rise of Fintechs and new assets, how monetary policy affects people’s savings, what the Government should do to transition us from a “buyer beware” market to a “seller beware” market, and why she is optimistic going forward for the Indian Economy.    The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Breaker, Anchor and YouTube. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share.   #Bharatvaarta #BVPolicy #IndianEconomy

In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Amit Paranjape (Entrepreneur & Advisor) and Vivek Khaitan (Pharma Entrepreneur) as they talk about the importance and significance of Ganeshotsav, one of India's favourite festivals. They talk about the evolution of the "Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav" and how festivals were an important part of India's freedom struggle.  Listen to this podcast on all of your favourite platforms including YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, and Stitcher. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share.   #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #Ganeshotsav

As India turns 73 this week, we look at the challenges and opportunities ahead for the nation. We’re joined by Karan Bhasin (Researcher, Economist), Ashutosh Muglikar (“Gareebon ka Economist”), and Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Columnist) to discuss the current state of the Economy, Culture, and Politics in India and what they are optimistic for going forward. In a free wheeling conversation, Karan, Ashu, and Aashish cover the structural reforms (GST, Banking reform, etc.) and infrastructure development that will improve productivity, digital access and the JAM (Jan Dhan - Aadhaar - Mobile) trinity that will help capitalize on the demographic dividend, the breaking away from the Nehruvian state and the collective awakening of a civilizational ethos, the participative and robust political democracy which will help mobilize change with greater speed, and much more. Listen to this podcast on all of your favourite platforms including YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, and Stitcher. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share.

In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Kushal Mehta (Host, Carvaka Podcast) and Aadit Kapadia (Co-founder, MyIndMakers) to discuss the new and evolving space of podcasting in India. They talk about the various nuances of the format including longform conversation, unpacking complex matters without the constraints of time, hosting various guests and getting the best out of them. They compare it with traditional media and the way forward for the medium. If you're looking to understand how the podcasting ecosystem works, there are many fascinating insights in this episode, cloaked in light hearted conversation. Don't forget to get to rate and subscribe to Bharatvaarta on your favourite platform. This episode is live on YouTube, Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, Breaker, and other popular platforms. Listen and share!  #Bharatvaarta #BVCulture #Podcasting