

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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Aug 7, 2023 • 22min
Weekly #150 - Why are Laptop Imports restricted?
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).

Aug 2, 2023 • 46min
237 : Wagner in Belarus: What Next? | Jacek Bartosiak | Velina's Talk
Dr. Jacek Bartosiak is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Strategy & Future. He is the author of best-selling books including “Pacyfik i Eurazja. O Wojnie” (Pacific and Eurasia. On War” (2016), which focuses on the ongoing great power competition in Eurasia and the possible war in the Western Pacific. In this episode he spoke to Velina about Wagner's Mutiny and Europe's current situation with the Ukraine and Russian conflict. 00:00 Introduction01:05 Mutiny and the role of Wagner in Belarus07:48 The Polish perception of Wagner mutiny16:05 Why isn't Europe improving on their defense capabilities?26:53 Integrating Ukraine into NATO in the fastest way36:35 Is US and China fighting a Proxy War?44:17 Closing Comments Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBfBd-1kvCOPxVll8tBJ9Q/join

Jul 30, 2023 • 26min
Weekly #149 - How India is eating into the Semiconductor Industry
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 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).


