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संवाद # 260: Gurgaon real estate IS NOT A SCAM | Amit Sangwan

Amit Sangwan is a Gurgaon-based content creator, private investor, astrologer, marital-counsellor and real estate consultant whose straight-talk videos have made him a familiar face across India’s YouTube landscape. Branding himself the “No. 1 Clarity Giver,” he runs a cluster of channels—Sango Life Sutras, Clarity for Youth, Guruji from Gurugram, Sango Real Estate and Sango Saral Jyotish—that blend advice on career strategy, relationships, property investing, and Indian philosophy.Sangwan’s man...

Jul 04, 20252 hr 25 min

संवाद # 259: Dark truth of Gurgaon real estate | Vishal Bhargava

Vishal Bhargava is a Mumbai-based real-estate journalist and commentator best known for his sharp take on India’s property markets. A former analyst with Bank of America and CLSA who later reported for The Economic Times and business channel ET NOW, Bhargava blends on-ground reportage with an insider’s understanding of finance to decode everything from redevelopment politics to price bubbles.Bhargava today straddles journalism, speaking and advisory work, positioning himself as a watchdog for ho...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 40 min

संवाद # 258: Why Indian wives are killing their husbands | Dr TD Dogra

Prof. (Dr.) Tirath Das Dogra, MD, FAMS, FICPath is India’s best-known forensic pathologist and a former Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Awarded the country’s first MD in Forensic Medicine (AIIMS, 1976) and later head of the department (1987-2012), he set up AIIMS’s pioneering Medical Toxicology Laboratory (1987) and the institute’s first hospital-based DNA profiling facility (1991), which solved Delhi’s inaugural DNA-evidence criminal case in 1992.Prof...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 52 min

संवाद # 257: India is a BUREAUCRACY, not democracy? | Dr Abhinav Pandya

Dr Abhinav Pandya, a Cornell University graduate in public affairs and a bachelor's from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, is a founder and CEO of Usanas Foundation, an India-based foreign policy and security think tank. He has authored books named 'Radicalization in India: An Exploration (2019)' and 'Terror Financing in Kashmir (2023)'.He had previously advised the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir on security issues during the critical times when Kashmir's special status, Article 370, was revok...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 15 min

संवाद # 256: Point by point rebuttal to Vijay Mallya's half-truths | K Giriprakash

K. Giriprakash is a seasoned business journalist based in Bengaluru, with over three decades of experience covering key sectors of the Indian economy. Currently serving as the Business Editor at The Federal, he previously held prominent roles at The Hindu BusinessLine—including Chief of Bureau and Associate Editor—and contributed to Business Standard, Reuters, and The Pioneer. He is the author of The Vijay Mallya Story, published by Penguin Random House in 2014—a meticulously reported biography ...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 1 min

संवाद # 255: Dark truth of how THEY changed Sikhism | Puneet Sahani

Puneet Sahani is an Indian author, independent researcher, and commentator known for his work on Sikh history, identity, and the intersection of religion and politics in South Asia. He is particularly recognized for his critical perspectives on the evolution of Sikh identity and the Khalistan movement.

Jun 06, 20251 hr 50 min

संवाद # 254: Top military historian reviews India's performance in Op Sindoor | Shiv Kunal Verma

Shiv Kunal Verma is an Indian military historian, author, and filmmaker renowned for his extensive work documenting India's military history and cultural landscapes. Born into an army family, he received his education at The Doon School and Madras Christian College. Verma began his career by opening trekking routes between Kashmir, Zanskar, and Ladakh. He later transitioned into journalism and filmmaking, producing acclaimed documentaries such as Salt of the Earth for the Indian Air Force and Th...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 18 min

संवाद # 253: Ex IAF pilot reveals BIGGEST learnings from Operation Sindoor | Ajay Ahlawat

Group Captain Ajay Kumar Ahlawat (Retd.) is a distinguished former fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with a service career spanning over two decades.During his tenure, Group Captain Ahlawat held several key positions, including serving as the Commanding Officer of the Operational Conversion Unit at Air Force Station Kalaikunda from July 2014 to March 2016. He also completed a staff course at the Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama, in December 2011.Following his retir...

May 20, 20251 hr 22 min

संवाद # 252: I was kidnapped by Somali Pirates | Pralav Dhyani

Pralav Dhyani is a maritime professional, entrepreneur, and survivor of one of the longest modern-day pirate hostage crises. At just 21, while serving as a deck cadet aboard the MV RAK Afrikana, he was taken hostage by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa. He and his multinational crew endured 331 harrowing days in captivity — facing mock executions, psychological trauma, and constant fear. His firsthand account of survival and resilience is captured in his gripping book Hijacked: A True Story...

May 16, 20251 hr 6 min

संवाद # 250: India MUST've punished Pak by taking back Skardu, Haji Pir sailent | Bharat Karnad

Bharat Karnad is Emeritus Professor for National Security Studies, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi and Distinguished Fellow at the United Service Institution of India. His most recent book, Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India’s Global Ambition was published by Penguin in September 2018. Previous books include Why India is Not a Great Power (Yet) (Oxford University Press, October 2015), Strategic Sellout: India-US Nuclear Deal (2009), India’s Nuclear Policy (Praeger, 2008), Nuclear ...

May 10, 20251 hr 7 min

संवाद # 249: Operation Sindoor implications - What will happen NOW? | Dr Abhinav Pandya

Dr Abhinav Pandya, a Cornell University graduate in public affairs and a bachelor's from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, is a founder and CEO of Usanas Foundation, an India-based foreign policy and security think tank. He has authored books named 'Radicalization in India: An Exploration (2019)' and 'Terror Financing in Kashmir (2023)'.He had previously advised the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir on security issues during the critical times when Kashmir's special status, Article 370, was revok...

May 08, 20251 hr 6 min

संवाद # 248: How we fooled ourselves in Jammu & Kashmir | Vikram Jit Singh

Vikram Jit Singh is a distinguished journalist and columnist. With a career spanning several decades, he has gained recognition for his in-depth reporting and analysis on defense and security issues.Singh served as a war correspondent, notably covering the Kargil War and counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir from 1997 to 1999 and again in 2004. His frontline experiences during these conflicts have provided him with unique insights into military operations and the challenges faced by the Indian...

May 06, 20251 hr 7 min

संवाद # 247: China's sinister plan behind Pahalgam attack by Pakistan? | Iqbal Chand Malhotra

Iqbal Chand Malhotra has produced over five hundred hours of programming telecasts worldwide. He has directed four internationally acclaimed, award-winning feature documentaries. He is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has served for several years on the panel of jurors for the International Emmy Awards.Malhotra is the co-author of Kashmir's Untold Story: Declassified and the author of Red Fear: The China Threat and Dark Secrets: Politics, Intrigue and Pro...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 6 min

संवाद # 245: India needs 1000 GW Nuclear Power, not 100 | Dr. Nitendra Singh

Nitendra Singh is a nuclear engineer with expertise in nuclear safety and design working at ITER organization as a Project Associate responsible for the safety assessment of Tritium Breeding Blanket Systems (TBBS). He holds a Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), India; a Master in Nuclear Engineering from Université Paris Sud-XI (now, Paris-Saclay), France and a Master of Technology in Nuclear Science and Technology from the University of Delhi, India. He ...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 6 min

संवाद # 244: Haryana government has banned his song | Haryanvi singer Sumit Parta

Sumit Parta is a prominent Haryanvi singer, lyricist, and composer known for his contributions to the Haryanvi pop music scenes. Sumit gained widespread recognition with hits like "Mote Peg," "Chawal," "Angreji Bole," and "Maa Babu." Sumit's dynamic stage presence and heartfelt performances have earned him a dedicated fan base in Haryana and beyond.

Apr 15, 20251 hr 18 min

संवाद # 243: Why PM Modi shouldn't follow West's stupid Climate policies | Dr Bjorn Lomborg

Dr. Bjorn Lomborg is a Danish political scientist, internationally recognized author, and the president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center—a think tank that researches the smartest solutions to global challenges by applying cost-benefit analysis. He is best known for his work on environmental and development issues, where he encourages evidence-based, economically sound approaches to solving pressing global problems.Dr. Lomborg first rose to global prominence with his book 'The Skeptical Environ...

Apr 13, 20251 hr 21 min

संवाद # 239: How this 'Indian Lion' helped finish Khalistani terrorism in Punjab

For those who want to help Sukhwinder Singh financially, below are his bank details:Sukhwinder SinghPNB Kapurthala branchAccount no: 3492000110276098IFSC code: PUNB 0349200Sukhwinder Singh, also known as Dayal Singh or Kaka, was wrongly branded an “A” category terrorist but later became a key figure in the fight against Khalistani militancy in Punjab. He founded the secret group Indian Lions to counter extremism and aided Punjab Police in dismantling terror networks. Targeted by militants with b...

Apr 08, 20256 hr 37 min

संवाद # 241: Zelensky's BIGGEST mistake with Trump & lessons from Modi | Ajay Bisaria

In a distinguished diplomatic career spanning 35 years, Ajay Bisaria dealt with some of India’s key economic and security relationships, including as envoy in Canada (2020 to 2022), Pakistan (2017-2020), Poland and Lithuania (2015-2017).He represented the country at the World Bank in Washington DC and in embassies in Berlin and Moscow.He served in various capacities in the Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Commerce and the Prime Minister’s Office, where he was a key aide to Prime Minis...

Mar 22, 202556 min

संवाद #238: Mahabharat war's REAL DATE exposed | Dr Manish Pandit

Dr. Manish Pandit is a physician who lives in the United Kingdom. He arrived in England in the mid 1990’s and trained as a surgeon (FRCS General Surgery and FRCS ENT) before switching career streams to Nuclear Medicine and obtaining a Masters with a Merit from Kings College in the process. He is an alumnus of BJ Medical College in Pune. He has published on many research topics within the fields of medicine and is a senior tutor for medical students in England as well as regional director for tra...

Mar 11, 202558 min

संवाद # 237: Rakhigarhi archaeologist's warning to Indians | Disha Ahluwalia

Disha Ahluwalia is an Indian archaeologist and researcher specializing in field archaeology and ancient ceramics. Disha has worked on significant excavation sites such as Rakhigarhi, Sinauli, Binjor, and Barnawa. She is the founder of Confessions of an Archaeologist, a platform aimed at making archaeology accessible to the public.

Mar 05, 20251 hr

संवाद # 236: Indian DNA & Disease connection, scientist explains | Dr Niraj Rai

Dr. Niraj Rai is one of the world's foremost archaeogeneticists and molecular biologists. He is the group Head of the Ancient DNA Lab at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow. He did his PhD from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.Dr Niraj was one of authors of consequential paper published in 2019 in one of the world’s most prestigious publication (CELL). It was based on the DNA successfully extracted by Niraj and his team from a 2500 year old woman’s skeletal foun...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 5 min

संवाद # 235: Ex-Khalistani tells bitter truth about Bhindranwale, Khalistan, Punjab | Kuljinder Dhillon

Kuljinder Dhillon is a common man from Majha region in Punjab. Like tens of thousands of youth, he also got swept away by the Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale-led Khalistan movement in late 1970s and early 1980s. He was inside the Golden Temple when the Indian Army launched a military operation codenamed 'Blue Star' to take control of the holy complex back from Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was using the Sikhism's holiest site as a launchpad for his terrorism and anti-India activities.Kuljinder Dhil...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 43 min

संवाद # 233: Ex-Tihar jailer exposes Kejriwal, jail corruption, female prisoners | Sunil Gupta

Sunil Kumar Gupta served as a jailer at Tihar Jail, one of India's most notorious prisons, from 1981 until his retirement in 2016. Born into a modest background, Gupta left a stable job at the Indian Railways to pursue his dream of becoming a prison officer, joining Tihar Jail as an assistant superintendent. During his tenure, Gupta was involved in numerous high-profile cases, witnessing the execution of several inmates including the notorious Ranga and Billa, and Afzal Guru, involved in the 200...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 9 min

संवाद # 232: One video Modi-Sitharaman must watch before Budget 2025-26

Dr Prasanna Tantri is an Associate Professor in the Finance area and Executive Director of the Centre for Analytical Finance at ISB. His research areas include- banking, financial inclusion, financial contagion, regulation, and the relationship between politics and finance. He teaches a course on Indian financial systems.

Jan 30, 20251 hr 17 min

संवाद # 231: Bitter truth of Islamic radicalization in India | Dr Abhinav Pandya

Dr Abhinav Pandya, a Cornell University graduate in public affairs and a bachelor's from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, is a founder and CEO of Usanas Foundation, an India-based foreign policy and security think tank. He has authored two books, Radicalization in India: An Exploration (2019) and Terror Financing in Kashmir (2023).He had previously advised the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir on security issues during the critical times when Kashmir's special status, Article 370, was revoked.He...

Jan 27, 20251 hr
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