Bharatvaarta

On our 50th episode, we speak to Smt. Smriti Irani ji, the honourable Union Minister for Textiles, Women and Child Development.   

Smriti ji was a renowned television actress and producer before rising to prominence in politics as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Amethi. In this candid conversation, she speaks about her experience of contesting from the Congress stronghold of Amethi against Rahul Gandhi and her historic win in 2019. We learn about how the Textiles Ministry is operating in the times of the pandemic, her social media presence, how she prepares for her speeches and interviews, and her vision for the future. In this conversation, we get a rare glimpse of what it takes to hold public office and succeed in multiple spheres of life.   

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In this episode, we are joined by Rishi Agrawal (CEO, Avantus Regtech) and Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist) to discuss the various nuances and impact of the recent Labour reforms introduced by the Government. Rishi and Aashish conduct a fascinating fact-based examination of the current labour laws and makes the case for why less is more. 

They begin by explaining the need for labour reforms in the country and how it has held back economic growth, especially, in the manufacturing industry. While explaining the complexity of compliance, Rishi cites examples of outlandish regulation like the over 1000 permutations of minimum wage in Karnataka and the law requiring kitchen canteens to be whitewashed for inspection every 4 months, including specifications on how the top shelf has to be cleaned! To make matters worse, regulation can change over 3000 times in a year! Aashish explains how Indian regulation must move on from the archetype of all businessmen being ‘chors’ (theives), especially in the post-COVID World. Rishi moots the formation of a National Compliance Committee that can further simplify the laws. Loaded with insights, this is a must listen for anyone interested in policy matters. 

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In this episode, we are joined by Rishi Agrawal (CEO, Avantus Regtech) and Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist) to discuss the various nuances and impact of the recent Labour reforms introduced by the Government. Rishi and Aashish conduct a fascinating fact-based examination of the current labour laws and makes the case for why less is more. 

They begin by explaining the need for labour reforms in the country and how it has held back economic growth, especially, in the manufacturing industry. While explaining the complexity of compliance, Rishi cites examples of outlandish regulation like the over 1000 permutations of minimum wage in Karnataka and the law requiring kitchen canteens to be whitewashed for inspection every 4 months, including specifications on how the top shelf has to be cleaned! To make matters worse, regulation can change over 3000 times in a year! Aashish explains how Indian regulation must move on from the archetype of all businessmen being ‘chors’ (theives), especially in the post-COVID World. Rishi moots the formation of a National Compliance Committee that can further simplify the laws. Loaded with insights, this is a must listen for anyone interested in policy matters. 

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The Government has introduced 3 new bills under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ package that strives to reform Agriculture. These laws govern agricultural produce marketing, contract farming and an amendment to the Essential Commodities Act (ECA). There has been both, praise and protest, regarding the same.   

Joining us in discussion on this episode are Shiv Kumar Mishr (Agri Entrepreneur), Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist), and Karan Bhasin (Economist & Researcher). Aashish begins the discussion by explaining the need for the bills and how it will impact the sector, Shiv Mishr then speaks about the complex agricultural ecosystem and how this bill impacts various stakeholders, and finally, Karan explains the larger significance of these reforms and how this could be the 1991/Liberalization for farmers. Along the way, they discuss political repercussions, potential for Agri exports, price discovery in Agriculture, and more. This is a fascinating deep dive into a sector that employs over 50% of India’s population.   

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The Government has introduced 3 new bills under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ package that strives to reform Agriculture. These laws govern agricultural produce marketing, contract farming and an amendment to the Essential Commodities Act (ECA). There has been both, praise and protest, regarding the same.   

Joining us in discussion on this episode are Shiv Kumar Mishr (Agri Entrepreneur), Aashish Chandorkar (Author & Columnist), and Karan Bhasin (Economist & Researcher). Aashish begins the discussion by explaining the need for the bills and how it will impact the sector, Shiv Mishr then speaks about the complex agricultural ecosystem and how this bill impacts various stakeholders, and finally, Karan explains the larger significance of these reforms and how this could be the 1991/Liberalization for farmers. Along the way, they discuss political repercussions, potential for Agri exports, price discovery in Agriculture, and more. This is a fascinating deep dive into a sector that employs over 50% of India’s population.   

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Shri. Tejasvi Surya of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the honourable Member of Parliament from the Bengaluru South constituency.   

In this freewheeling conversation with Bharatvaarta’s Roshan Cariappa he discusses his journey from being inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and working with the Sangh Parivar at an early age to now being one of the youngest elected MPs in the Lok Sabha.  We hear insights into how BJP’s party functioning, it’s processes, and code of ethics, how youth  can affect change in Politics, how the ideology of Hindutva is relevant today, how politics has changed post PM Modi’s rise to power in 2014, and governance during the times of COVID.   

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Shri. Tejasvi Surya of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the honourable Member of Parliament from the Bengaluru South constituency.   

In this freewheeling conversation with Bharatvaarta’s Roshan Cariappa he discusses his journey from being inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and working with the Sangh Parivar at an early age to now being one of the youngest elected MPs in the Lok Sabha.  We hear insights into how BJP’s party functioning, it’s processes, and code of ethics, how youth  can affect change in Politics, how the ideology of Hindutva is relevant today, how politics has changed post PM Modi’s rise to power in 2014, and governance during the times of COVID.   

Listen to this inspiring fascinating podcast on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to rate, subscribe and share!  #Bharatvaarta #BVPolitics #TejasviSurya

In this episode, Srivatsa Subbanna talks to Mahek Vyas (Avid cricket fan who watches sports for a living) & Abhishek Paul (Chartered Accountant and Cricket fan) about the Indian Premier League.  

We start off by talking about the importance of the IPL to Indian, World Cricket and its contribution to popular culture. Abhishek & Mahek then share their views on why some teams have been historically more successful and what are the common threads that run through these highly successful teams.  

We end this fascinating episode with the participants sharing their views on who will make the playoffs and who will end up competing for the wooden spoon.  

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In this episode, Srivatsa Subbanna talks to Mahek Vyas (Avid cricket fan who watches sports for a living) & Abhishek Paul (Chartered Accountant and Cricket fan) about the Indian Premier League.  

We start off by talking about the importance of the IPL to Indian, World Cricket and its contribution to popular culture. Abhishek & Mahek then share their views on why some teams have been historically more successful and what are the common threads that run through these highly successful teams.  

We end this fascinating episode with the participants sharing their views on who will make the playoffs and who will end up competing for the wooden spoon.  

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While India got its Independence on August 15, 1947, then Hyderabad state ruled by Nizam acceded to the Indian union only on September 17, 1948. A people's movement against the Nizam and his Razakar army led by stalwarts like Swami Ramanand Tirth, PV Narasimha Rao and Komaram Bheem over the years bore fruit when Sardar Patel launched Operation Polo. On Sep 17, people across Telangana and parts of modern day Marathwada and Karnataka celebrate a second Independence Day. Due to contemporary politics, this day doesn't get as much attention in the official sense as it should get. 

Shri G Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India, discusses all these issues and more.

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