Bharatvaarta

In this episode, we understand various aspects of India’s rural economy with Avinash Ozha (Rural Marketing Expert) and Amit Sinha (Co-founder, Unnati). What comprises the rural economy? Has the rural consumer’s mindset changed with the increasing access? How can farmers operate as entrepreneurs? Will urbanization stall post-COVID? What impact has financial inclusion had on the economy? How are brands investing in rural markets? What can government do from a policy perspective for development? All of this and more, in an interesting fireside chat with Roshan Cariappa. This podcast is available on all popular platforms including Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, and YouTube. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and rate us on your favourite platform.

In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Prasanna Vishwanathan (CEO, Swarajya Magazine) and Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist) to discuss how the media business has evolved. In a wide ranging conversation, they discuss challenges with the conventional legacy business model of advertising and the transition to reader-led subscription models, how the media can balance its editorial and business priorities, and what the future looks like for the industry. The podcast is live on all popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share!

In this epidsode of the Bharatvaarta Podcast, Roshan Cariappa moderates an episode about how artists and entrepreneurs are reviving classical music and making it more relevant to the current generation. We are joined by Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick, from the distinguished Darbhanga gharaana, Raksha Rao - a Carnatic Singer and Skanda Murthy -  Founder Shaale.com

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Public Policy Expert), Ashutosh Muglikar (“Gareebon ka Economist”), and Srivatsa Subbanna ("All things Data") to discus,s the vision, scope, and significance of Prime Minister Modi’s recently announced 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' or 'Self-Reliant India Mission'. We cover how this could impact industry, key aspects of reforms, and how this could transform into a people’s movement that could be of longstanding consequence to the nation. Listen in to this fascinating conversation on your favourite platform – Bharatvaarta is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Breaker, and a bunch of others. Do listen, subscribe and share with your friends and family.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an acute focus on our healthcare infrastructure and services. In this episode, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Dr. Bhooshan Shukla (practicing Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist for over 2 decades), Prachi Sinha (Head of Healthcare Investments at Axilor Ventures), and Varun Jhaveri (Officer on Special Duty, National Health Authority) to discuss the current healthcare ecosystem in the country and what is required to improve quality of innovation and care. Listen in to this fascinating discussion and understand diverse perspectives from a practitioner, a policy expert, and an investor. This podcast is live on all popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. If you like this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share with your friends and family.

As India eases the lockdown and tries to get back to life as it was – it is infinitely clear now that there has been a fundamental shift. In this “new normal”, what are the new opportunities that Indian entrepreneurs can leverage to create wealth and lead the nation to progress? On this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan Cariappa is joined by Amit Paranjape (Entrepreneur, Advisor), Anand Lunia (Venture Capitalist), and Srivatsa Subbanna (Data Science Professional) to discuss,  - how business models might change post-COVID - the potential for innovation in key sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Travel, and Retail - venture capital funding for startups - possible government policy interventions,  and more... This podcast is available on all popular platforms Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, and Breaker. If you like this episode, do subscribe and share!

The West Bengal elections are due in 2021. Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress have been in power for about a decade and won the last election convincingly with nearly 45% of the vote share. In that same election, the Left parties led by CPI (M), which ruled the State for nearly 3 decades with Jyoti Basu and Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, followed with about 20%. The BJP, which hasn’t been historically strong in the State has made tremendous progress and even won 40% of the vote share and 18 seats from Bengal in the 2019 general elections. Aside, we have the Indian National Congress, which is another key player in the mix. Plenty of factors in play right now. Aside from the coronavirus pandemic the state also recently experienced the devastation of Cyclone Amphan. There is also the backdrop of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and The National Register of Citizens (NRC).  To discuss what will be an interesting battle for power we have political strategy experts and commentators Abhishek Paul, Rohit Jayaraman, and Rangesh Sridhar joining us on this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast. Listen in as we deep dive into what strategies the various parties will adopt and how things might pan out in the run up to the Elections.  This podcast is available on all popular platforms Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, and Breaker. If you like this episode, do subscribe and share!

Amidst hopes for a resurgent nation and fears of an economic slowdown, the Modi government completes one year of its second term today. In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we examine the government’s hits and misses on policy and governance. We are joined by public policy commentators and political experts Ashish Chandorkar, Rohit Jayaraman, and Rangesh Sridhar to speak about PM Modi-led BJP’s consolidation of political power in states, its commitment to ideological principles, major reforms and events like Article 370, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Ram Janmabhoomi verdict, its dealing of the judiciary and the media, and handling of foreign policy and economy. If you like this podcast, then don’t forget to subscribe and share! This podcast is available on popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and Breaker.

We’re living in exceptional times. We’ve been in lockdown for over 2 months here in India.  Just last week, the Government announced a stimulus package for businesses, and there have been about 120,000 confirmed cases and over 3000 deaths due to the coronavirus.  In this podcast, we examine India’s Covid-19 response in further detail from a Global-lens. We compare and contrast what has happened here with what governments, institutions, and societies have done elsewhere in the World, new innovation stemming from the current crisis how that could help India leapfrog progress, and really understand the larger impact of all of this going forward.  Joining our host, Roshan Cariappa, in conversation are Srinivas Thiruvadanthai and Balaji Srinivasan.  Srinivas Thiruvadanthai is Managing Director and Director of Research, at the Levy Forecasting Center in New York. Aside from Economics, which is his main expertise, Sri also has an interest in banking, technology, and psychology. He has been an active voice on social, economic, and political matters concerning India.  Balaji Srinivasan is a technologist, investor & entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley. Balaji has earlier been CTO at Coinbase (a digital currency exchange) and also co-founded, Counsyl, a genomics company, which was acquired for $375M in 2018. He has been an active voice on COVID and was also one of the first people to advocate its seriousness. The podcast is available on all popular platforms such as Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, and more. If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and share! 

Agriculture employs about 50% of our country and yet produces about 15% of GDP. Industry, which is often positioned as an alternative to agriculture, employs about 25-30% of the population and produces around the same as percentage of GDP. What is often said is that there’s a huge scope for improvement in both Agriculture and Industry. A major hindrance to this is that our laws are archaic and that it’s easier to just hand out doles than reform things at a more fundamental level. But, in light of Prime Minister Modi’s asking states to undertake fundamental reforms, we have seen a few states step forward and pioneer some massive Agricultural and Labour reforms, both of which could make a significant difference to the progress of people. In this fascinating episode, we are joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Public Policy Commentator), Rajeev Mantri (Investor, Writer), and Vivek Khaitan (Pharma Entrepreneur) to discuss recent Agriculture and Labour reforms announced by the Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. They discuss the context and impact of these reforms and what more can be done to improve Agriculture and Industry in India. This podcast is available on Anchor fm, Apple and Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, YouTube, and other popular platforms. Listen, subscribe, and share.