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UPSC Expert on Exam Scams, Caste, and the Dark Side of UPSC | Dostcast w/ Vijender Chauhan
Vijender Singh Chauhan, born in Delhi, is a well-known interviewer and educator who currently serves as an associate professor at the University of Delhi, where he specializes in Hindi literature. He is known for making complex literary concepts easy to understand, such as classical and modern Hindi literature. He is famous for his work as a mock interview panelist at Drishti IAS. He also has a YouTube channel called "Vijender Masijeevi" and is the author of two Hindi books: "Kyuki Bhasha Bhi Ek Fractal Hai" and "Media va Stri: Ek Uttar Vimarsh.”
In this Episode Vinamre and Vijender talk about:
- Hindi Sahitya, the common use of Hinglish, and the importance of learning linguistics
- Caste as the root cause of major problems in India, and the issue of lateral entry
- Discrimination against women in the IAS services and cadre management
- The reality of the UPSC selection interview process and whether it's still worth it
- How nepotism, inheritance, and social conditioning influence success, and ways to transcend class
If you're a competitive exam aspirant and want to understand how caste plays a crucial role in India, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
2:50 - “Baithne ka Tareeka thoda Cazual hai”
4:30 - Nirmal Verma ka Sahitya
7:00 - Are Self-Help Books Affecting Sahitya Books?
9:51 - Views on Hinglish
13:41 - What is "Nayi Wali Hindi"?
16:10 - Need for the Study of Linguistics
19:02 - Why Does No One Want to Do Hindi Honours?
22:36 - Need for Politeness in a Conversation
28:07 - Respecting Someone Because of Caste
32:35 - Reality of Appointment of Professors in DU
36:30 - Merit or Privilege: What Helps?
38:15 - The Idea of Deprivation Points
40:05 - How Cultural Capital Helps
44:50 - How Can You Transcend Class?
50:42 - Do Chirag Paswan and Others Also Face Discrimination?
53:20 - Views on Nepotism and Inheritance
57:00 - Systemic Discrimination Against Lower Castes
1:01:18 - Challenges for Women in IAS
1:06:05 - Is the Interview Process of UPSC Fair?
1:09:30 - The Real Reason Why Corruption Happens
1:15:22 - What is Lateral Entry and What Are the Problems With It?
1:18:00 - UP's New Social Media Policy
1:21:15 - Views on The National Creator Awards
1:22:55 - Pressure of Being Less Political
1:25:21 - The Brutal Reality of UPSC Selections
1:31:52 - Hindi Book Recommendations
1:34:12 - Conclusion
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This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa.
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa
Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/
Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast
Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054
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Vijender Singh Chauhan, born in Delhi, is a well-known interviewer and educator who currently serves as an associate professor at the University of Delhi, where he specializes in Hindi literature. He is known for making complex literary concepts easy to understand, such as classical and modern Hindi literature. He is famous for his work as a mock interview panelist at Drishti IAS. He also has a YouTube channel called "Vijender Masijeevi" and is the author of two Hindi books: "Kyuki Bhasha Bhi Ek Fractal Hai" and "Media va Stri: Ek Uttar Vimarsh.”
In this Episode Vinamre and Vijender talk about:
- Hindi Sahitya, the common use of Hinglish, and the importance of learning linguistics
- Caste as the root cause of major problems in India, and the issue of lateral entry
- Discrimination against women in the IAS services and cadre management
- The reality of the UPSC selection interview process and whether it's still worth it
- How nepotism, inheritance, and social conditioning influence success, and ways to transcend class
If you're a competitive exam aspirant and want to understand how caste plays a crucial role in India, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
2:50 - “Baithne ka Tareeka thoda Cazual hai”
4:30 - Nirmal Verma ka Sahitya
7:00 - Are Self-Help Books Affecting Sahitya Books?
9:51 - Views on Hinglish
13:41 - What is "Nayi Wali Hindi"?
16:10 - Need for the Study of Linguistics
19:02 - Why Does No One Want to Do Hindi Honours?
22:36 - Need for Politeness in a Conversation
28:07 - Respecting Someone Because of Caste
32:35 - Reality of Appointment of Professors in DU
36:30 - Merit or Privilege: What Helps?
38:15 - The Idea of Deprivation Points
40:05 - How Cultural Capital Helps
44:50 - How Can You Transcend Class?
50:42 - Do Chirag Paswan and Others Also Face Discrimination?
53:20 - Views on Nepotism and Inheritance
57:00 - Systemic Discrimination Against Lower Castes
1:01:18 - Challenges for Women in IAS
1:06:05 - Is the Interview Process of UPSC Fair?
1:09:30 - The Real Reason Why Corruption Happens
1:15:22 - What is Lateral Entry and What Are the Problems With It?
1:18:00 - UP's New Social Media Policy
1:21:15 - Views on The National Creator Awards
1:22:55 - Pressure of Being Less Political
1:25:21 - The Brutal Reality of UPSC Selections
1:31:52 - Hindi Book Recommendations
1:34:12 - Conclusion
====================================================================
This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa.
Connect with me
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa
Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/
Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast
Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054
====================================================================
Contact Us
For business inquiries: [email protected]
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