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The Cārvāka Podcast

Kushal Mehrawww.stitcher.com
The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.
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Episodes

Are Punjabi and Urdu Literature Dying?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tahir Aslam Gora about the state of Punjabi and Urdu literature globally. Tahir Gora hosts literature festivals every year and is an expert in Punjabi and Urdu shayari. This podcast is an attempt to discuss literature in these two languages. Follow them: Twitter: @TahirGora #bullehshah #punjabi #urdu #shayari #kavita #literature ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-meh...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 18 min

Bihar Elections And The Vice President Resignation

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia about the upcoming elections in Bihar and the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankar the Vice President of India. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #biharelections #prashantkishore #vicepresidentofindia #jagdeepdhankhar ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.a...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 28 min

If America Can Arrest Khalistanis Why Can't Canada?

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss the recent arrests made in America, where eight alleged gangsters were arrested by the FBI in San Joaquin County in a kidnapping and torture case. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said the arrests were part of a campaign called Summer Heat. Follow them: Twitter: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman #canada #markcarney #donaldtrump #narendramodi #khalistan #nijjar ------------------------------------------...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 17 min

NCERT History Row: How do we study the Mughals?

In this podcast, Kushal and Aabhas Maldahiyar discuss the latest controversy surrounding the revision in the NCERT history texbooks where the new curriculum brings to light the brutality of Mughals. The new textbooks are covering the massacre at Chittorgarh, enslavement, and destruction of temples by emperors like Akbar and Aurangzeb. Follow Aabhas: X: @Aabhas24 Book: https://amzn.in/d/8zRrmQT #islamism #mughals #hindutvapolitics #akbar -----------------------------------------------------------...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 16 min

Another Shooting In Surrey British Columbia

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Canadian journalist Sameer Kaushal about a series of shootings in Surrey British Columbia. Extortion calls have become a giant issue for the South Asian community in both British Columbia and Ontario. Follow Sameer: X: @itssamonline YouTube: youtube.com/@NewsDerby #Khalistan #KapilSharma #KapilSharmaComedy #Surrey ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spo...

Jul 18, 20251 hr 9 min

India Lose The Third Test

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit review the third game of the India tour of England. The series is tied 2-1 as India lost to England in a thrilling match at Lord's Cricket Ground. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #BCCI #WTC2025 #IndiaVsEngland ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 4 min

Air India Crash Report: Tech Glitch Or Human Error?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra and Sanjay Lazar to discuss the recently released preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) that mentions both engines of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner shut down almost immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. It also mentions that the fuel cutoff switches in the cockpit shifted from the “RUN” to the “CUTOFF” position within a second of each other, effectively choking fuel supply to the engines. Follow th...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 2 min

Khalistanis Open Fire At Kapil Sharma's Cafe In Canada

In this podcast, Kushal and Tahir Gora discuss the latest incident at Kap's Cafe where Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has taken responsibility for the shooting, in which no one was injured. What is the road ahead for Indian business owners in Canada? Follow them: Twitter: @TahirGora #Khalistan #KapilSharma #KapilSharmaComedy ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://o...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 8 min

India Beat England In The 2nd Test

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit review the first two games of the Indian tour of England. The series is tied at 1-1 as India beat England by a record margin in the 2nd test match. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #BCCI #WTC2025 #IndiaVsEngland ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 20 min

Thackeray Brothers Unite After 20 years

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Smita Deshmukh about all the recent development Maharashtra where the Thackeray brothers have united again after 20 years under then plank of Marathi pride. Follow Smita: X @smitadeshmukh #thackeraybrothers #languagepolicy #marathipride #itwebvideos #maharashtrapolitics #hindiimposition #mumbairally #civicpolls ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotif...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 17 min

India Is Not Your Inequality Story

In this podcast Kushal speaks with Gautam Chikermane about his latest paper where he explains how contrary to popular narratives, India is not merely the world’s fourth-largest economy; World Bank data says it is also the world’s fourth most equal society. Follow Gautam X: @gchikermane Paper: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-is-not-your-inequality-story #economics #worldbank #inequality ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud...

Jul 05, 202544 min

MNS Workers Slap Shopkeeper For Not Speaking Marathi

In this podcast, Kushal shares his views on the recent incident in Maharashtra where NS workers are allegedly seen slapping a shopkeeper in a video for not speaking in Marathi. Can India afford this style of lingustic tribalism as it marches towards the goal of a 10 trillion economy? #MaharashtraNews #MNS #Marathi ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 30 min

Is Karnataka Congress In Disarray?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the leadership struggle happening in Karnataka. They also talk about the recent assault of a Gujarati businessman in Mira Road by MNS goons. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #congress #karnatakapolitics #leadershipchange #khargestatement #itwebvideos #internaldiscontent #congresshighcommand ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundClou...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 12 min

Carney Gives In To Trump's Demands

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about the latest news about the digital service tax that was imposed by the Mark Carney government. This led to a visceral response from President Trump where he threatened to impose tariffs again. As a result of that Canada decided to rescind the digital services tax to advance broader trade negotiations with the United States. Follow them: Twitter: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DanielBordman #canada #markcarney #donaldt...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 30 min

Did Justin Trudeau Aid Khalistanis?

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss a recent interview by Canadian journalist Sameer Kaushal with Jaspal Atwal, in which Jaspal made the explosive claim that the former Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, allegedly instructed the CSIS and RCMP not to investigate the Khalistanis. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontari...

Jun 28, 20251 hr 15 min

USA Bombs Iran And Then Tells Israel-Iran To Stop Fighting

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit-Iyer-Mitra about the latest developments related to the Israel-Iran conflict. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow Abhijit: X: @Iyervval #israel #iran #israelvsiran #operationrisinglion ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcas...

Jun 26, 202555 min

CSIS Report Names Khalistani Extremism

In this podcast, Kushal speaks Josh from the Elev8 podcast about the CSIS Public Report 2024. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow them: Twitter: @TheElev8Podcast Website: https://www.elev8podcast.ca/ CSIS Report: https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/publications/csis-public-report-...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 4 min

Has Canada Fixed The Immigration Frauds?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Darshan Maharaja about the recent report on Stats Canada where it has been claimed that Canada's population has finally stopped growing. Have the immigration frauds gotten fixed? Or Stats Canada is misrepresenting the numbers? Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow them: X: @T...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 7 min

India Tour Of England Preview

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit preview the Indian teams tour of England. They will also talk about the recently concluded WTC finals where South Africa beat Australia to lift their first ICC trophy. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #BCCI #WTC2025 #IndiaVsEngland ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podca...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 32 min

India-Canada Try To Mend Ways At The G7 Summit

In this monologue, Kushal shares his views on the recently concluded G7 summit in Canada where the Canadian Pm Mark Carney had invited the Indian PM Narendra Modi. Many developments have taken place as far as India and Canada are concerned. This monologue will analyse those developments and look at the possible road ahead. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rown...

Jun 20, 202559 min

America Joins The Israel Iran War

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the Israel Iran war. America has now joined the war in an open manner. Is this now a full blown regime change operation? Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow Abhijit: X: @Iyervval #israel #iran #israelvsiran #operationrisinglion ---------------------...

Jun 20, 202559 min

Operation Rising Lion: Israel Strikes Iran

In this podcast, with Kushal speaks with Catherine Perez-Shakdam about Operation Rising Lion where Israel has struck the heart of Iran where multiple targets have been hit including nuclear enrichment facilities and dpots where their top leadership was situated. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow Them: Cathe...

Jun 14, 20251 hr

Canadian Expectations From The G7 Summit

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel discuss the possible results Canada can extract from the upcoming G7 summit and the media barrage by the Khalistanis on the Indian PM's invitation to the summit. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow them: Twitter: @DanielBordmanOG Support Daniel: https://www.paypal.com/paypal...

Jun 13, 20251 hr 8 min

The Aftermath Of The Ukrainian Drone Attack On Russia

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer Mitra about the Ukranian drone attack on Russia and its aftermath. They discuss the strategic aspect of this attack and its geopolitical ramifications. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT SPACE 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd. Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2 Follow Abhijit: X: @Iyervval #ukrainedroneattack #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainerussi...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 6 min

Is Mark Carney A Modi Agent?

In this podcast, Kushal and Daniel talk about the upcoming G7 summit whre Mark carney has invited Narendra Modi. The Khalistanis are back at their old habits of making provocative statements and issuing open threats to the Indian Prime Minister. ndependent journalists like Mocha Bezirgan are being threatened by Khalistanis from England. Registration link for United Against Extremism (UAE) Conference: https://tafsik.com/event/conference/ Sunday // June 29th // 2025 10:00am-5:00pm PARAMOUNT EVENT ...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 25 min

Khalistanis Cry As Mark Carney Invites Narendra Modi To The G7 Summit

In this monologue, Kushal will share his views in the recent invite extended by the Canadian PM Mark Carney to the Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit. This has led to a strong reaction from the Khalistani and Khalistani adjacent segments of Canadian society. #g7summit #pmmodi #canada #markcarney #narendramodi #khalistan #nijjar ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: htt...

Jun 07, 20251 hr 32 min

Operation Sindoor: Is Congress Anti-India?

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the Indian National Congress and their constant mixed messaging since Operation Sindoor. While Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari are doing a stellar job along with other parliamentarisn from all parties the Congress at home seems to e playing a meme war that undermines the position of the government of India. Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam ...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 32 min

RCB Wins Their First IPL

In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit talk about the recently concluded IPL 2025 final where the RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #ipl2025 #kohli #rcb #shreyasiyer #punjabkings #BCCI #AsiaCup #PakistanCricket ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81...

Jun 04, 202555 min

Operation Sindoor And The Western Media Coverage

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Barkha Dutt about the coverage of Operation Sindoor in Western media. Follow Barkha: X: @BDUTT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mojostory #operationsindoor #induswatertreaty #pahalgam #islamism #pakistan #terrorism #kashmir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 5 min

Death Of Freedom: From Sharmishta Panoli to Ali Khan Mahmudabad

In this monologue, Kushal speaks about the arrest of 19 year old Sharmishta Panoli by Kolkata police. He also shares his views about the arrest of Ali Khan Mahmudabad by Haryana police. #SharmisthaPanoli #OperationSindoor #LawStudentArrest #SocialMediaControversy #FreeSpeech #KolkataPolice ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Ap...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 31 min
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