

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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Jun 4, 2023 • 28min
Weekly #142 - Odisha Train Tragedy, Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US and Indian GDP Growth Rate!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. This video is a part of a longer conversation between Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul where they discuss Odisha Train Tragedy, Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US, India's GDP Growth rate. 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 1, 2023 • 39min
232 : Mapping the Collapse of the Global Order | Peter Zeihan | Velina's Talk
Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist who has immersed himself in the world of international affairs throughout his career. He is also an author and has published multiple books including his latest one "The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization". He has also featured in some of the world's top podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience. In this episode Velina and Peter discuss:00:00 Introduction01:00 Demographic Point of no return 02:54 Will India rise geopolitically? 05:42 China's story ahead08:17 Will China Attack taiwan?11:49 Cold War 2.016:33 EU's survival20:00 Will Russia survive this war with Ukraine?25:24 Will China provide arms to Russia?28:12 Energy transition trends across the globe30:56 Role of International Institutions34:07 What region is Peter bullish on?36:00 BRICS' Currency vs US Dollar Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

May 28, 2023 • 21min
Weekly #141 - Inauguration of Central Vista, Installing the Sengol and more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this conversation Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss PM Modi's visit to Australia, the Inauguration of the new parliament building and the installation of the Sengol, Indian athlete winning an Archery championship 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).

May 25, 2023 • 46min
231 - Turkey Under Erdogan | Dimitar Bechev | Velina's Talk
Dimitar Bechev is Lecturer at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), University of Oxford. He is also the author of Rival Power: Russia in Southeast Europe. In this episode he talks about the past and the future of Turkey, it's relationship with regional and global powers and more in this edition of Velina's talk. Topics:00:00 Introduction01:00Dimitar's evaluation of Turkey elections03:32 Does Dimitar expect any changes?06:32 Erdogan's vision for Turkey12:11 Evolution of Russia - Turkey Dynamic18:22 Erdogan's positioning of Turkey21:31 Will Turkey get closer to China?27:47 Turkey's policy for regional flashpoints33:33 Turkey and Greece41:46 Turkey and EU relationship going forward Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

May 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
230 - Madhavrao Peshwa: The Unsung Hero of Indian History
In this interview, author Uday Kulkarni discusses his new book "The Mastery of Hindustan: Triumphs & Travails of Madhavrao Peshwa." The book tells the story of Madhavrao Peshwa, the third Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. Kulkarni discusses Madhavrao's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his political reforms. He also discusses the challenges that Madhavrao faced, including the Third Battle of Panipat and the rise of the British East India Company.This episode is hosted by Amit Paranjape, a friend of the podcast. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

May 21, 2023 • 36min
Weekly #140 - New Tax rules, Note Ban, Problems with G20 Kashmir meet and more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was.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). Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

May 17, 2023 • 1h 24min
229 - The Cholas: A Legacy of Innovation and Creativity | Culture | Jeysundhar D
The Chola Empire was a Tamil empire of southern India that stretched from the Kaveri River delta in the north to the tip of Sri Lanka in the south. The Cholas were a powerful naval force and controlled much of the Indian Ocean trade. They were also patrons of art and architecture, and their temples are some of the most impressive in India. The Chola Empire was a major power in South Asia for over 500 years. It was a time of great cultural and economic development, and the Cholas left a lasting legacy on the region. In this episode hosted by Varun Ravichandran, Jeysundhar explains what sets the Cholan temples apart from the rest, how they operated and managed their naval fleets and maritime trade with neighboring nations.

May 15, 2023 • 37min
Weekly #139 - Karnataka Election: How the Congress Party Returned to Power, Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest and more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was.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). Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

May 7, 2023 • 39min
Weekly #138 - Unrest in Manipur, Pakistan FM Visits India, Europe buys Indian Oil and more!
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was.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). Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

May 5, 2023 • 1h 33min
228 - Karnataka Election Analysis with Rohit Jayaraman and Prasanna Vishwanathan
With the elections in Karnataka coming closer, the battle between parties is heating up and the state's mood can swing either way. To make a better sense of what the outcome of this election might be, Roshan Cariappa sits down with Rohit Jayaraman and Prasanna Vishwanathan as they analyse and disect Karnataka's political landscape as it currently stands.