Is the story of Samudra Manthan and Kumbh Mela just a myth? Experts suggest that this Manthan is still happening today, and we are all unknowingly part of it. But how? How is the churning of a cosmic ocean connected to our minds, emotions, and life? And how is Kumbh Mela much more than just a spiritual event? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Who really created Bitcoin? In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest mysteries in the Tech World: Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous figure or maybe a group, behind the world’s first cryptocurrency. We take you back to 2008 when the Bitcoin whitepaper dropped, and follow the trail up to Satoshi’s sudden disappearance in 2011. Along the way, we explore the theories, the impact, and why this mysterious creator might have walked away from a billion-dollar invention. Whether you’re deep into cr...
Apr 07, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 83
In this explosive episode of India Classified, host Purab dives into a side of war that doesn’t always make the headlines—the business behind it. War isn’t just about battles and politics; it’s also a massive industry where weapons are sold, contracts are signed, and Businesses are made. From arms dealers and private military companies to the countries and corporations that profit from conflict, we’ll break down how war fuels economies and who really benefits when the fighting starts. Is war jus...
Mar 24, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 82
In this gripping episode of India Classified , host Purab dives into the hidden chapters of India's Cold War diplomacy. Unearthing secrets from declassified documents, we explore pivotal moments in India's global relations—from John F. Kennedy's Kashmir proposal to Nehru's candid talks with Ayub Khan, and Indira Gandhi's strategic moves during the Emergency. Discover how India navigated threats, balanced superpower alliances, and shaped its destiny during one of the most tumultuous periods in hi...
Jan 29, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Genetic studies aur archaeology ke saboot is prachin yudh ki gatha ko kaise darshate hain? Kurukshetra ke maha-yudh, Harappan civilization ke girne aur naye samajik dhanchon ke uthne ka raaz janiye iss episode mein. Indian history mein Mahabharat ko fiction kyu kaha jaata hai? Ye episode sunne ke baad aap ke paas ek aur saboot hoga ki Mahabharat ka yuddh sach mein hua tha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 80
India Classified presents an episode that will make you wonder about the astonishing ability of ancient India. Sound recording in crystals was possible in Mahabharat and Vishnusahsranama is known to us because of this technology. Find out more on this episode of India Classified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Ever wondered what it would be like to read the future? Book of future - the Bhavishya Malika has all secrets, all events and everything written in it. Imagine a book written centuries ago has accurate information of the major events that are yet to occur in the cosmos. To know more, listen to this episode of India Classified only on the Red FM Podcast Network. Written by Tanishka Tripathi Sound by Aayush Mehra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 10, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Are there similarities between ancient Indian astrology and modern science? Great scientists like Newton, Galileo, and Kepler found parallels with the principles of Indian astrology. Ancient Indian texts have a deep understanding of astrology and mathematical concepts that align with modern science today. Does this mean we need to revisit ancient knowledge and consider its relevance? Even the Supreme Court and High Court have recognized astrology as a subject of study. Tune into this episode to ...
Nov 15, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 77
A King Cobra’s venom is so toxic, that a single bite is enough to take down 20 grown men! But in Shetpal village of Maharashtra, children play with cobras everyday. In this strange town, snakes have no restriction in their movement and none of the 2,600 plus villagers ever harm them in any way. In fact, cobras are welcomed in every house as a member of the family. Neither the cobras, nor the residents live in fear of each other. What makes Shetphal so unique? Let's explore in this episode of Ind...
Sep 12, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Under Nana Saheb, the Maratha empire reached its largest expanse. He was the son and successor of Maratha emperor, Bajirao. He is considered an 1857 revolt hero. His fate is still unknown in history, and it is still unknown what happened to his mythical wealth, which is now estimated to be worth billions of dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Vanishing an entire army into thin air, transforming men into animals, stopping blood flow instantly; what all were the sorcerers of Mayong capable of? Mayong is an ancient village in Assam, which is considered as the "land of black magic". For centuries, the people of Mayong have practiced, and mastered, the occult and dark arts. It is said that Bheem's mighty son, Ghatotkach also gained his powers in Mayong. Today, you will find manuscripts in this village that mention several mysterious mantr...
Aug 08, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 74
In 7000 BC, Rishi Bhardwaj's Vaimanika Shastra detailed the descriptions of several aeroplanes. He based them on changes in the ecosystem (winter, summer, etc.). In his texts we find different types of Vimanas- Mantrik, Tantrik, Kritika, etc. For example, Sundar Viman relied on solar energy, gas engines, furnace pipes. Shakun Viman used special metal which made it heat resistant. In 2017, an American Aeronautical Engineer, Travis Taylor, technically proved the sage's designs. He said the designs...
Jun 06, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 73
This temple in South India hides the door to Hell! It's not just gold that is buried in the world's wealthiest temple. The secrets of Padmanabhaswamy Temple have still not been fully unearthed. What lies behind a door that is apparently guarded by hundreds of cobras? Is it a doorway to hell? Will it bring apocalypse? Or is it a storehouse for Gods? What makes this place so important that it has been mentioned in several ancient scriptures like Mahabharat and Vishnu Puran? Let's explore on this e...
May 16, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Innumerable evidences spread across the expanse of the country show that famously known as a myth or story - Mahabharat is actually an account of history. In this episode we have uncovered the archeological evidences of Mahabharat found in different parts of the country. These evidences include everything from jewels, utensils to tombstones. Listen to the full episode to know how the mystery behind this Myth unfolds. Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Creative Director Dhruv Lau Soun...
May 13, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Ancient temples all over India are apparently hiding many interesting secrets. They showcase not just the architectural prowess of Indians but also signal their scientific knowledge. Our temples and scriptures give ample medical information about the science of pregnancy and surrogacy. But without tools like X-rays and sonography, how was their knowledge so accurate? Did they have even more advanced technology? If yes, then where did those machines go? Let's explore in this episode of India Clas...
Apr 26, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 70
India was just 18 months away from making it's first Nuclear Weapon when two of the most important people of our country - Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Head Of Nuclear Mission Homi J. Bhabha where mysteriously killed. These deaths left the security of our country in a questionable state. Under the mystery of these killings lies dark secrets of International Conspiracies. Listen to the full episode to know the entire truth behind the Indian Nuclear Mission. Narrated by Purab Written by ...
Apr 18, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In 2009, a mysterious Shivling was discovered in Indonesia. And since then, it has raised several interesting questions - Did our ancestors know how to generate electricity? Did places of worship also serve as places of healing? Was the past much more advanced than the present? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified. Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.in or DM on Insta...
Mar 29, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Hindu and Buddhist traditions talk about magnificent aquatic creatures. Such was their size that they could devour the mighty Blue Whale in seconds. Ramayan and Mahabharat also mention these sea monsters. Such animals find mention in Greek mythology too. Did they truly exist? Do they live even today? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified. Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Mehra Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau For Feedback and suggestions write to us - po...
Mar 21, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Listen to the story of an Indian female spy who served the country in an extraordinary way. Sri Lanka was burning in a brutal civil war. A war that was hurting India too. Indian spies and intelligence officers were stranded in Sri Lanka and there seemed to be no way of saving them. That's when a 55 year old woman named Sundari came as a ray of hope. Today Sundari is a ghost - she cannot be found in any official document. Her identity will always be kept secret for her safety. Meet a mystery hero...
Mar 15, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Are the claims of Science textbooks false? Was Newton the first one to come up with the concept of gravity? Western philosophers are credited for many theories but in this episode we will discover how far ahead were the Indian scholars than their western peers. We have compiled 7 such theories in this episode to uncover the names of the real discoverers. Listen to this episode of India Classified Podcast to know more. Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Khushi Tayal Creative Director ...
Mar 07, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 65
An ancient legend? Or an ignored fact? The story of Mahabalipuram’s 7 Pagodas can be found in the history of many nations across the world. A part of our rich cultural heritage, these temples speak of ancient India’s architectural prowess. But are the 7 temples a myth or a reality? Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Mehra Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.in or DM on Instagram - @redfmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/...
Feb 27, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 64
An architectural marvel famous for the mysteries of its origin. Some believe that these rock carvings have 99 lakh 99 thousand 999 gods imprisoned in them because of a spell. Some say that these were made by a single man in a single night. There are endless secrets and stories hidden in the intricacies of these carvings. Listen to the full episode to know the entire truth behind the rock carvings of Unakoti. Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Creative Director Dhruv Lau Sound Design ...
Feb 21, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Ancient Tamil literature and some Sanskrit texts talk about a sunken continent- that connected Africa and South India. Some documents even provide the measurements of this massive region. Not just Indian, but Chinese and Greek literature also refer to it. Previously referred to as just a myth, now there exists archeological data to support the stories. Did Kumari Kandam exist? Did the Indian Ocean swallow a whole continent? If so, can present countries also vanish from existence? Narrated by Pur...
Feb 09, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 62
The legend of Noah's Ark is very famous in the West - when an apocalyptic flood engulfed Earth, Noah had to build a huge boat to save mankind and other living species. Thousands of kilometres away, Eastern scriptures also have a similar story, but with Manu instead of Noah. With differing nuances, this legend is found across global cultures. Did Earth face a flood apocalypse? What happened to the fabled boat that was instrumental in restarting life on Earth? Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Jo...
Jan 29, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Nanda Devi is hiding a Nuclear Weapon system? Does this scare you? Yes, Indeed. An operation that exposed the duality of governments and divided people in their opinions. Mission was to spy on China, one of the most daring and dangerous espionage plots of the Cold War era. In this episode of the India Classified Podcast, Purab narrates the story hidden in the lap of Nanda Devi mountains and talks about it at length. Listen to this episode only on the Red FM Podcast Network. Narrated by Purab Wri...
Jan 16, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 60
A massive 20-feet-high rock stands unbalanced on a slippery slope of a hill. Fondly called Krishna's Butterball, its position is very amusing as it looks like it’s about to roll down the slope. But it has been standing in the same small spot for hundreds of years. All attempts to move it have failed. It is much bigger than the rocks found in mysterious Macchu Picchu. So how does a 250-ton rock stand on a base that is smaller that 4 feet? Who put it there? And why no natural or human force can mo...
Dec 29, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Ancient scriptures described it as a science of cosmic energies. But now it has become a cult of drugs, illegal activities and superstition. It comprises of 112 yogic techniques which were practiced and preached by saints. How did this yogic knowledge turn into a facade of superstition? How did these meditation practices turn into illegal activities and drug abuse? Listen to the full episode of India Classified to know the reality of The Sacred Knowledge of Tantra. Narrated by Purab Written by T...
Dec 22, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Can we really trust the history we're taught? The Partition, The Violence, The Deaths of our Freedom Fighters. We know only so much, and we assume it is because of poor record-keeping. That is, however, not entirely true. The government has always kept proper records, both pre-Independence and post-Independence. However, through legal loopholes and manipulation, many of the records of our actual history are often kept from us. Don't trust everything you're taught. Narrated by Purab Written by Ta...
Dec 08, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 57
In 1996, scientists at Roslin Institute of Scotland cloned a sheep and named it Dolly. Dolly was celebrated as the world’s first cloned mammal. This event occurred just 3 decades back. But, Indian scriptures, written thousands of years ago, have several references of cloning. The Vedas and Puranas talk about not only animals but also humans that might have been cloned. Some doctors say that the processes and methods mentioned in these books are feasible today. Did ancient Indians know the comple...
Nov 24, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Some called him a saint, and some, an astrologer. But Varahmihir was actually a genius mathematician whose discoveries hold significance even after thousands of years. From calculating the diameters of several planets like Mercury and Saturn, to saying that water was present on Mars, Varahmihir's predictions were based on detailed mathematical calculations. Though, today we have been able to preserve only a fragment of his vast research. How did ancient Indians make such scientific advancements?...
Nov 01, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 55