The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

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Arnab Ray is a cybersecurity engineer turned author and has written books like Shakchunni - his latest novel, The Mine, May I Hebb Your Attention Pliss and a book on Cybersecurity for medical devices as well. He is also a columnist for the times of India and a prominent social commentator.

In this wide ranging conversation Arnab talks to Roshan about the process of writing, how much research is important, the desi and hindu identities, howthey affect politics and society and so on!

Topics:
00:00 Introduction
01:51 Writing process and philosophy
05:32 Staying relevant 
11:06 His latest novel - Shakchunni
18:00 Turning books into TV series
26:04 Does research matter while writing historic fiction
31:55 How has the Desi Identity evolved?
47:00 Has India's Global status impacted NRIs
52:42 Does the bengali identity subsume the Indian/hindu identity?
01:20:18 What is hindutva?
01:07:44 Is the Ayodhya Ram Mandir bringing people together?
01:16:34 Healing civilizational scars 
01:19:18 Will hinduphobia increase?
01:26:36 How are the 2 Indias reconciling
01:32:44 Arnab's thoughts on PM Modi
01:43:00 Why the BJP keeps winning
01:47:25 The state of Indian Cricket 
01:55:00 Closing thoughts

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

Topics: 
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Russian president Vladimir Putin’s interview by Tucker Carlson

15:55 India to build a fence along Myanmar border

19:26 US’s worsening immigration crisis and border security

29:35 The Killing of Indian students in the US

32:16 Uttarakhand becomes the first state to pass UCC bill

37:57 Pakistan’s blatant rigging of elections

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Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano is an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a bachelor of science in marine transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, a master’s in maritime history and nautical archaeology from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in military and naval history from the University of Alabama.

In this conversation Velina and Salvatore discuss the crisis that has unfolded in the Red Sea with the Houthi rebels attacking trade ships. They talk about the key players, how this will disrupt the global supply chains, what new trade routes might take prominence and more!

00:00 Intro
01:20 Overview of crisis in the red sea
06:11 Who are the key players in the crisis
15:06 The role of Northern Sea route
17:58 Sal's assessment of conduct of military operation
23:13 Trade through Dark fleets
24:15 Result of supply chain disruptions
31:16 Futher disruption of global supply chains?
38:23 New internaltion trade routes
45:02 India's Role in maritime trade 
47:30 Will we see another critical situation like Red Sea in Straights of Malacca or Taiwan?
51:16 Should the US be making the case to ship owners to reflect?
55:17 Economic repercussions of the crisis in Red Sea
59:05 Closing comments

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Hindol Sengupta is an Indian historian and journalist. He is also the author of several books. In this episode he talks about his latest book "Soul and Sword" which explores India's complex relationship with Hinduism, arguing it deeply shapes the nation's cultural identity yet coexists with pluralism. Hindutva's roots stretch back to India's freedom movement, even predating prominent figures like Gandhi and Nehru. While acknowledging India's diverse faiths, the author emphasizes the enduring influence of Hindu themes like spirituality and social harmony on its national consciousness.

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The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

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Join us on this episode of Velina's Talk series as we discuss the Middle East conundrum, a complex and multifaceted issue that has been the source of conflict for decades. In this interview, Nadim Shehadi, a Lebanese political columnist and economist, provides his insights on the current situation in the region and the challenges that lie ahead. He discusses the role of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, in the conflict, as well as the broader regional and international implications of the crisis. Shehadi also offers his thoughts on the potential for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Topics: 
00:00 Introduction
00:30How do you evaluate the situation in Gaza?
08:45 Is the 2 state solution a sustainable one?
15:25 What was Hamas' goal?
20:55 Possibility of a second proxy war
28:30 Will Israel face more pressure?
34:40 Crisis management and then peace resolution
43:00 How will a change in Political climate in Israel affect the war?
49:45 Will future peacemakers see a different fate this time?
55:00 Closing comments

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The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

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The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

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The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

Topics: 
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Para Asian Games
03:49 Qatar's death sentence for indian sailors
09:08 India's UN vote 
12:26 Tata takes over Wistron's iPhone plant
16:09 Cricket World cup updates

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