

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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Apr 4, 2023 • 59min
226 - India's Rise In Geopolitics | Abhijit Chavda | Velina's Talk
Abhijit Chavda is a geopolitical analyst, YouTuber and a podcaster. He is known for his podcasts on interesting and factual events and the possibilities of unforeseen events concerning world politics. In this episode he speaks to Velina about India's rising stature on the global stage, China and Russia's partnership and more! Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Apr 2, 2023 • 37min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #134 - China's Many Disputes, Protests in France, Israel and Kenya 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

Mar 26, 2023 • 31min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #133 - Will Rahul Gandhi's disqualification get him votes?, Attack on Indian Embassy and Xi-Putin Meet
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

Mar 20, 2023 • 36min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #132 | Dr. S Jaishankar's comments, Amritpal's arrest, Gay Marriage, US Banking crisis 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

Mar 13, 2023 • 39min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #131 | SVB's sudden collapse, India-US Chips MOU & China's Saudi-Iran peace Deal
The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. Topics:00:00 Opening comments01:00 SVB Bank Collapse22:37 India - Australia PMs Meet27:28 India - US Sign MOU for Semiconductor chips34:04 China's Saudi - Iran Peace deal 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

Mar 7, 2023 • 48min
224 - FinTech Landscape In India | Monica Jasuja | Mandar Kagade | Sumita Kale | Policy
This episode is an update to an older episode on the landscape of Financial technology, regulation and inclusion in India. We discuss what opportunities and challenges lies ahead for regulators and financial companies. Topics:00:00 Introduction02:23 Exciting fintech developments in past 12-18 months04:29 Updates on the fintech regulations06:15 How will the next 400-500 mn users come into the fintech ecosystem09:00 Roadmap to UPI 2.011:53 Regulation hurdles for neo banking15:20 Banking for gig workers and blue collar workers18:08 The state of neobanks23:19 Does Banking for Bharat 2.0 need Govt. thrust?25:40 Is BNPL sector heading towards Consolidation?28:59 How will Account Aggregator network help credit30:41 Where is policy headed for BNPL33:59 Did cheap capital spur innovation?37:06 Govt.'s initiatives to protect consumers38:50 Mandar's thoughts on Crypto ban41:04 Monica's Wishlist for the RBI43:30 Sumita's Wishlist45:45 Mandar's Wishlist Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Mar 6, 2023 • 35min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #130 | SC Sets Panel for CEC, Foxconn's investment, Northeast Election results..
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

Feb 26, 2023 • 39min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #129 | UPI goes International, Xi - Putin Meet, Ajay Banga for World Bank....
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

Feb 23, 2023 • 45min
223 - The First Anniversary of Russia's War Against Ukraine | Markus Reisner & Velina Tchakarova
Markus Reisner is an Austrian historian, military expert, and officer of the Austrian Armed Forces serving as commander of the Gardebataillon. He joined the Austrian Armed Forces in 1997 as a one-year volunteer and subsequently completed a preparatory semester for the Military Academy in Allentsteig. Markus Reisner currently is a member of the Military History Advisory Board of the Scientific Commission at the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defense and holds a position as lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. Before, he advised the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2017-2018), as well as the Austrian Ministry of Defence (2018). As we approach the 1 year mark since the beginning of the war between Russia and Ukraine, we recap the world since the war began, how it will play out and more on this episode of Velina's Talk series. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Feb 19, 2023 • 27min
Bharatvaarta Weekly #128 | Air India's historic deal, China's plans in Aksai Chin 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