

Bharatvaarta
Bharatvaarta
Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 24min
236 : Challenges and Triumphs of India's first Tribal President
Madam President: Biography of Droupadi Murmu is a biography of the first tribal woman to be elected as the President of India. The book was written by Sandeep Sahu, a journalist and author who has written extensively on tribal issues. The book chronicles Murmu's life from her humble beginnings in a tribal village in Odisha to her rise to the highest office in the country. It also discusses her work as a teacher, her involvement in tribal politics, and her role as Governor of Jharkhand. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Jul 23, 2023 • 26min
Weekly #148 - Why has India banned rice exports?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra 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).

Jul 16, 2023 • 28min
Weekly #147 - Chandrayaan and India's Space power
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra 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).

Jul 6, 2023 • 32min
235 : Inside the Mind of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
The author Neil Borate is a chartered accountant and a financial journalist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He has written several books on investing, including "The Little Book of Investing" and "The Smart Investor's Guide to the Stock Market". The book "Big Bull of Dalal Street: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala" is a biography of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, one of India's most successful investors. The book chronicles Jhunjhunwala's life and career, from his early days as a stockbroker to his current status as a billionaire investor. The book also discusses Jhunjhunwala's investment philosophy and his approach to the stock market. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in investing or in learning more about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. It is a well-written and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of India's most successful investors. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Jul 5, 2023 • 38min
234 : Understanding Caste in the 21st Century
Dr. R. Vaidyanathan is retired Professor of Finance at IIM- Bangalore. A graduate of the Loyola College, Madras and a Masters from the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta he obtained his Doctorate from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta where he also taught for four years. He has also authored several books including India Uninc, Black Money and Tax Havens and most recently Caste as Social Capital. His book Caste as Social Capital examines the workings of caste through the lens of business, economics and entrepreneurship. It interrogates the role caste plays in the economic sphere in terms of facilitating the nuts and bolts of business and entrepreneurship: finance, markets and workforce. Through this qualitative view of caste, an entirely new picture emerges of caste which forces one to view this age-old institution in new light. This episode is made in collaboration with @Swarajyamag and is hosted by Sharan Setty.

Jul 2, 2023 • 33min
Weekly #146 - Is this the Fall of France?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss the Protests in France 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).

Jun 25, 2023 • 43min
Weekly #145 - Why PM Modi's Visit to the US was a historic one
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss PM Narendra Modi's historic visit to the US 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).

Jun 22, 2023 • 52min
233 : Retelling the stories of Vedic Women
Aryaa is a book of anthology stories of women from Indian epics. Over the past few decades the portrayal of these women have gotten unidimensional. When Shivakumar noticed this, he felt the need to put together a set of stories that rightly portrayed these "sheroes" from our history. In this episode hosted by Charanya, Shivakumar and Prasad talk about Feminism in the present day, the concept of women and men being equal, the conflict between man and woman and more! Charanya V Kumar is the founder and CEO of Chittam, a startup that aims to make Cultural and Spiritual Education for Children, relatable and meaningful. She is also a friend and the host of this episode of the podcast. Shivakumar is a vagabond in the Thought World deeply interested in philosophical/intellectual foundations of Indian Civilization and conflicts in Modern India. Prasad Kulkarni is a Data Scientist be profession. While analysing historical data, he enjoys contemplating on historical events in his own time. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Jun 18, 2023 • 32min
Weekly #144 - Jack Dorsey's history of Hypocrisy
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa, Abhishek Paul and Nirav Kanodra discuss Jack Dorsey's interview, Manipur crisis and Cyclone hit Gujarat 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).

Jun 11, 2023 • 24min
Weekly #143 - End of the road for Xiaomi?
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa and Nirav Kanodra discuss Sam Altman's Visit to India, Controversial Tableau in Canada, Xiaomi's troubles 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).