Abhijit Chavda Podcast

Dr. Shiv Sastry is an independent researcher and scholar who specializes in the study of the Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT). With a background in science and a keen interest in archaeology and linguistics, Dr. Sastry critically analyzes historical and archaeological evidence to explore the origins and migrations of ancient Indo-European peoples into the Indian subcontinent. He is known for his methodical approach and often challenges conventional narratives through his writings and presentations. Dr. Sastry's work contributes significantly to ongoing debates about cultural and genetic exchanges in ancient times. He actively engages with both academic and public audiences, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of India's early history.

Swami Vigyanananda is the founder & Global chairman of World Hindu Foundation (WHF) and chief organiser of World Hindu Congress held in Delhi in 2014 and World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2015 in London.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is the Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He is an Indian politician and entrepreneur, technocrat and is currently serving his third term as a Member of Parliament in the upper house (Rajya Sabha) from BJP representing Karnataka. He is the founder and Advisor to the Board of Jupiter Capital Pvt. Ltd.

Padma Bhushan Awardee Kamlesh D. Patel also known as Daaji among his followers, is a spiritual leader, author and the fourth in the line of Raja yoga masters in the Sahaj Marg system of spiritual practice. He has been the president of Shri Ram Chandra Mission, a non-profit organization founded in 1945 and associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information, since 2014.

Yusuf Unjhawala is Editor, Indian Defence Analysis, an online forum on defence and strategic affairs of India. He comments extensively on defence and strategic affairs.

Sandeep Balakrishna is a writer and author of Indian history, Hindu civilization and culture for about two decades. He is the founder and editor of The Dharma Dispatch, an online journal dedicated to Indian civilisation, culture and history. He is the author of books such as "Invaders and Infidels" and "Tipu Sultan: the Tyrant of Mysore" among others, and has translated S. L. Bhyrappa's Aavarana from Kannada to English.

Dr. Arindam Ghosh is an Indian experimental condensed matter physicist and a Professor in the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for science and technology, the highest science award in India, for the year 2012 in physical sciences category. In 2020, he was awarded the Infosys Prize for Physical Science, the most prestigious award that recognizes achievements in science and research, in India.

T. V. Mohandas Pai is a Padma Shri Awardee and former CFO and Board Member at Infosys. He is also the co-founder of Akshaya Patra, the world's largest midday meal program, and works actively with government and regulators on policy recommendations and guidelines. Mohan has served on the Board of SEBI, and was a Board Member of the National Stock Exchange in India. He has emerged as one of India's most prolific Technology investors. He has helped start over 14 different funds in venture, growth, and public markets. He also leads a private equity fund - Aarin Capital - along with Manipal Group Chairman Ranjan Pai that invests in life sciences, technology and education companies.

Rami Niranjan Desai is an Author, Anthropologist and a scholar of the North East region of India. She focuses on ethnic identity, tribal issues and insurgency. She also comments and keeps a track of developments on the Indo Pacific and current affairs. She regularly writes in all major newspapers and is a panelist on Hindi and English news channels.

Prof. Bimol Akoijam teaches at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Earlier, he was with the University of Delhi and the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi. Besides being a scholar-activist, he is also a filmmaker and theatre enthusiast.

Swati Sinha is one of the foremost practitioners of Kathak today. Having learnt the nuances of the Jaipur style of Kathak from the great master Pt Rajendra Gangani at the Kathak Kendra New Delhi, she has committed herself to practice and propagate the art form. She has performed all over the globe.