In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Yusuf Unjhawala as they discuss Yusuf's paper published by the Takshashila Institution. The paper analyses various arguments against closer ties with the US that are frequently seen in Indian commentaries across various platforms from military and political perspectives. Follow them: Twitter: @YusufDFI Paper: https://takshashila.org.in/research/assessing-arguments-against-closer-india-us-ties #indiaamericarelation #narendramodi #joebiden ----------------------...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Reuben Abraham and Pritika Hingorani about Reforming Urban India. What ails India's urban infrastructure? Why are cities important? How do we get the best out of dense cities? Follow them: Twitter: @nebuer42 Twitter: @pritika13 Website: https://artha.global/ #UrbanIndia #Infrastructure ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Matt Johnson about his book "How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-Enlightenment". Follow them: Twitter: @mattjj89 Book: https://tinyurl.com/yckn4k8e #christopherhitchens #hitchslaps #wokeism ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 40 min
In this podcast, Kushal chats with Aadit as they discuss the recently concluded #karnatakaassemblyelection2023 This podcast analysis the results and also talks about its potential "impact" on Lok Sabha 2024. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 #karnatakaassemblyelection2023 #karnatakaelections2023 #loksbhaelection2024 ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kushan Mitra about the history of the Indian automotive industry. How did it all start? Who started the 1st car manufacturing factories in India? How has the industry evolved and what are the problems they face? Follow Kushan: Twitter: @kushanmitra Articles: https://theprint.in/author/kushan-mitra/ #Maruti #Hyundai #Toyota ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-998...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Balaji Vittal about his book " Pure Evil: The Bad Men of Bollywood". They also talk about R D Burman and his musical journey and how he revolutionized Hindi film music in the 1970s. Follow Balaji: Twitter: @vittalbalaji Website: https://balajivittal.com/ #GabbarSingh #PremChopra #Bollywood ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotif...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr. Amit Thadani about his book "The Rationalist Murders: Diary of a Ruined Investigation". Follow them: Twitter: @amitsurg Book: https://tinyurl.com/yatf5a6j #NarendraDabholkar #ComradePansare #MMKalburgi #GauriLankesh ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.appl...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this podcast, Kushal talks about the identity crisis of Pakistan as Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is in Goa (India) for the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers. The Pakistani liberal establishment loves to poke fingers at India/Modi/Hindutva. But what is the Pakistani identity? Can a nation that was built on hatred of the Hindus be critical of other states? References: https://tinyurl.com/2cxs37bf #bilawalbhuttozardari #pakistan #pakistanireaction --------------------------------------------...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In this podcast, Kushal chats with Aadit Kapadia and Pradeep Bhandari about the upcoming #karnatakaassemblyelection2023 This podcast covers the political landscape and history of Karnataka along with the religion and caste breakup. Pradip also talks about the Jan Ki Baat exit poll findings about the upcoming assembly election. Follow them: Twitter: @ask0704 Twitter: @pradip103 #karnatakaassemblyelection2023 #karnatakaelections2023 #karnatakapolitics ----------------------------------------------...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with former Commissioner of Delhi Police Mr. Neeraj Kumar about his book " A Cop in Cricket". This book covers his time as the BCCI anti-corruption chief and discusses corruption in cricket. Follow Mr. Neeraj Kumar: Twitter: @neerajkumarexcp Book: https://tinyurl.com/4auf8txf #Matchfixing #IPL #Cricket ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://ope...
May 01, 2023•58 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Velina Tchakarova as they look at the Russia-Ukraine conflict which had begun in 2014. Russian troops on February 24, 2022, launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After more than a year where do things stand? Who won? Who lost? Or are there any real winners in this conflict? Follow Velina: Twitter: @vtchakarova Website: https://www.velinatchakarova.com/ #RussiaUkraine #Dragonbear #Geopolitics ------------------------------------------------------------ Lis...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 49 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia as they do a mid-tournament review of the #ipl2023. Who will win IPL2023? Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #IPL2023 #IPL #IndianPremierLeague #T20 #T20Cricket ------------------------------------------------------------ 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%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/i...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Jarrod Kimber as they discuss the state of Test Match cricket and the road ahead. Is it the format of 5 days that is a problem? Can we tweak some rules that can make it entertaining? Why are cricket fans so attached to the idea of nations? Can we have a 6 team franchise concept where all domestic cricket gets funded by private equity and then scouts go around picking players globally? Follow Jarrod: Twitter: @ajarrodkimber Substack: https://wickets.substack.co...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Charlotte Littlewood about the latest report published by the Henry Jackson Society that talks about "the prevalence of discrimination against Hindu pupils in schools in the UK and found that it is present in the classroom. Incidents, in the main, emanate from peers but there have been concerns that some schools’ approaches to teaching Hinduism are fostering prejudice". Follow Charlotte: Twitter: @CharlotteFLit Report: https://tinyurl.com/35dj23sj #Hinduphobia...
Apr 21, 2023•55 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit-Iyer Mitra about legalisation of same-sex marriage in India. Later on, Kushal shares his views on legalisation of same-sex marriage. He deals with all the popular arguments against same-sex marriage and tries his best to present a coherent view in favour of same-sex marriage. Links: Hinduism: https://tinyurl.com/4n2rk72f Islam: https://quran.com/en/4:16/tafsirs/en-tafsir-maarif-ul-quran Christianity: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfms2y Transgender Bill 2019: ...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Colin Wright about DSD and trans women in sports. Recently the World Athletics Council made major announcements regarding the eligibility regulations for athletes who are transgender or who have Differences of Sexual Development (DSD). Swimmer #RileyGaines has spoken against trans women competing in women's swimming. She was assaulted by a trans activist group. This podcast tries to discuss the science and other cultural/moral conundrums around this. Follow Co...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks to Percival Billimoria about the stray dog problem in India. Percival is a patriot and a humanist. He is a senior counsel. This podcast looks at the legal approach to animals and dogs, the role of the state, the media, and the multiple outlooks and the best solutions in regard to this subject. Follow Percival: Twitter: @PercyBillimoria Website: percivalbillimoria.com #StrayDogs #Humanism #DogAttacks ------------------------------------------------------------ Liste...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sushant Sareen on the state of affairs in Pakistan. As their economy collapses and their entire system is going for a spin what does the future hold for Pakistan? Also, what does it mean for India? Follow Sushant: Twitter: @sushantsareen MuckRack: https://muckrack.com/sushant-sareen #pakistan #shehbazsharif #pakistaneconomiccrisis ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-m...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Adam Mastroianni about two essays he wrote on his substack titled "The rise and fall of peer review, Why the greatest scientific experiment in history failed, and why that's a great thing" And "The dance of the naked emperors, A followup to "The rise and fall of peer review”. Follow Adam: Twitter: @a_m_mastroianni Substack: https://www.experimental-history.com/ #PeerReview #Science #Psychology ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen...
Apr 12, 2023•53 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Suhag Shukla from the Hindu American Foundation about the Cisco Caste Case. On April 10, 2023, the California Civil Rights Department voluntarily dismissed its case in Superior Court against Cisco Systems engineers Sundar Iyer and Ramana Kompella, who faced allegations of caste-based discrimination. What are the repercussions following this in light of the bill SB-403 being pushed by Aisha Wahab? Follow them on Twitter: Suhag Shukla: @SuhagAShukla Hindu Americ...
Apr 11, 2023•53 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ali Abdullah about Stand Up comedy in Pakistan. They talk about censorship, no-go zones, and a bit of Indo-Pak politics. Follow Ali Abdullah: Instagram: aliabdullah_durrani Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/bd8x75ef #Pakistan #StandUpComedy #FreeSpeech ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Po...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with veteran journalist Tavleen Singh about Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. This podcast talks about his personality, the Khalistani mindset, and how Amritpal Singh is trying to revive the same old model. Follow Tavleen: Twitter: @tavleen_singh Website: https://tavleensingh.com/ Books: https://tinyurl.com/yc2xmp25 Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/tavleen-singh #Bhindranwale #Khalistan #Amritpal ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the p...
Apr 07, 2023•59 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Kanchan Gupta about the recent events where violent clashes took place for two consecutive days in Howrah. Are clashes during Ram Navami festivities becoming a pattern? They also discuss the PTI tweet where the West Bengal CM is quoted as saying "They (BJP) are deliberately entering minority areas with Ram Navami processions without permission". Follow Kanchan Gupta: Twitter: @KanchanGupta Muckcrack: https://muckrack.com/kanchan-gupta/articles #stonepelting #w...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia as they discuss the upcoming IPL 2023 and the recently concluded WPL 2023. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #IPL2023 #IPL #IndianPremierLeague #T20 #T20Cricket ------------------------------------------------------------ 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%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Koenraad Elst and Niraj Rai about the recent updates around the Aryan Invasion Theory. In light of the recent findings of the Southern Arc papers can we still conclude that South Russia is the Proto-Indo-European homeland? Follow them: Twitter: @ElstKoenraad Twitter: @NirajRai3 #AryanInvasion #ProtoIndoEuropean #OutOfIndia ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-998...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Amb. Dinkar Srivastava about his book "Forgotten Kashmir: The Other Side of the Line of Control". Book: https://tinyurl.com/yc7c4was #PoK #azadkashmir #induswatertreaty ------------------------------------------------------------ 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%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id14...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min
In this podcast, Kushal chats with Sherbir Panag about the ongoing crisis in Punjab. Amritpal is on the run and the Khalistan bogey has been raised again (albeit mildly). But the crisis in Punjab is beyond Amritpal which goes into a rampant drug problem and a flailing economy. Follow Sherbir: Twitter: @Sherbir #Khalistan #Amritpal #WarisPunjabDe ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr. Meenakshi Jain about her new book "THE HINDUS OF HINDUSTAN: A Civilizational Journey". Follow Dr. Meenakshi Jain Twitter: @IndicMeenakshi Book: https://tinyurl.com/4jkbawnk #Hinduism #HinduTemples #Islamism ------------------------------------------------------------ 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/...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aman Singh Maharaj about his book "A Dalliance with Destiny". Follow Anil: Twitter: @AmanTheAuthor Instagram: dr_aman_singh_maharaj Book: https://tinyurl.com/2p8vmy9f Website: http://amansinghmaharaj.com/ #Hinduism #Books ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap...
Mar 22, 2023•51 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Anil Antony about the state of affairs in the Congress party. From being the grand old party of India to having next to nothing in terms of representation inside the parliament the Congress party is in a crisis. What are possible reasons for this/ What can the party do to revive its fortune? Follow Jarrod: Twitter: @anilkantony #RahulGandhi #CongressParty ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https:...
Mar 20, 2023•54 min
