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  • संवाद # 336: How Nehru's favorite General cost Indian army 281 brave soldiers at Namka Chu

    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 The Standard Bearers on the National Defence Academy.As an author, Verma has penned several significant works, including The Long Road to Siachen: The Question Why, 1962: The War That Wasn’t, and 1965: A Western Sunrise, Industani:Six degrees of separation. He also co-authored Courage and Conviction, the autobiography of General V.K. Singh. Hindi translation of Verma's books on 1962 and 1965 wars are now also out.His recent publications were Yodha-1 and Yodha-2, illustrated military histories of the Indian subcontinent. These works offer a comprehensive visual and narrative account of India's military evolution, with Yodha-1 covering the period from ancient epics to the 1857 uprising, and Yodha-2 detailing events from 1858 to the Kargil War in 1999. (Link to buy Yodha books - https://fortressindia.in/books/)Verma has just come out with 6 books on six important battles of Indian republic. He has picked six different authors to pen these accounts and has edited these into a nicely packaged series. Below is the link of all these latest books: 1947: The Battle of Badgam and Shalateng (https://amzn.in/d/0hKfVdC4)1962: Death Trap in Nam Ka Chu (https://amzn.in/d/02v4TBVr)1971: The Genocidal War (https://amzn.in/d/08mPDxu5)1965: Holding The Line at Asal Uttar (https://amzn.in/d/0glKEpm1)The Sabre Slayers: The Air Battles of the 1965 War with Pakistan (https://amzn.in/d/06d3IACe)1999: The Battle for the Heights of Point 5770 (https://amzn.in/d/02DsFYBy)

    50 min
  • संवाद # 335: Shocking & untold military truths of 1947 India-Pakistan war in J&K | 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 The Standard Bearers on the National Defence Academy.As an author, Verma has penned several significant works, including The Long Road to Siachen: The Question Why, 1962: The War That Wasn’t, and 1965: A Western Sunrise, Industani:Six degrees of separation. He also co-authored Courage and Conviction, the autobiography of General V.K. Singh. Hindi translation of Verma's books on 1962 and 1965 wars are now also out.His recent publications were Yodha-1 and Yodha-2, illustrated military histories of the Indian subcontinent. These works offer a comprehensive visual and narrative account of India's military evolution, with Yodha-1 covering the period from ancient epics to the 1857 uprising, and Yodha-2 detailing events from 1858 to the Kargil War in 1999.Verma has just come out with 6 books on six important battles of Indian republic. He has picked six different authors to pen these accounts and has edited these into a nicely packaged series. Below is the link of all these latest books: 1947: The Battle of Badgam and Shalateng (https://amzn.in/d/0hKfVdC4)1962: Death Trap in Nam Ka Chu (https://amzn.in/d/02v4TBVr)1971: The Genocidal War (https://amzn.in/d/08mPDxu5)1965: Holding The Line at Asal Uttar (https://amzn.in/d/0glKEpm1)The Sabre Slayers: The Air Battles of the 1965 War with Pakistan (https://amzn.in/d/06d3IACe)1999: The Battle for the Heights of Point 5770 (https://amzn.in/d/02DsFYBy)

    55 min
  • संवाद # 334: What Actually Happened in Kargil Is Coming Out Only Now | 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 armed forces.In addition to his written work, Singh is a TV analyst specializing in defense, where he offers expert commentary and analysis on current military and security affairs.His book 'Flowers on a Kargil Cliff' is an excellent account of the Kargil war from the perspective of a war correspondent.

    1 hr 34 min
  • संवाद # 333: How IAF helped army in Kargil war | Anchit Gupta

    Anchit Gupta is an aviation historian, researcher and the founder of IAFHistory.in, a digital archive dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of the Indian Air Force. An Air Force “brat” who grew up in an Air Force family, Gupta has spent years researching archival records, veterans’ accounts, photographs and official documents to uncover forgotten stories of India’s military aviation history.Professionally, he is an investment professional and Managing Director at Samara Capital, and is an alumnus of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is the author of RAF India to Vayu Bhawan: The History of Air Headquarters and has contributed research to documentaries and official IAF publications. His work on IAF history has also earned him commendations from senior Indian Air Force leadership.

    59 min
  • संवाद # 332 (Part 2): 25 Brutally Honest solutions for failing Middle Class | Amit Sangwan

    If you want to join Amit Sangwan's courses, just send a Whatsapp VAAD25 to 9289886158 and get 25% discount.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 mantra—“people need clarity, not motivation”—underpins his candid, sometimes controversial takes on trending national issues and personal finance. Offline, he conducts real-estate webinars, one-to-one counseling sessions and youth workshops. He is best known for delivering actionable frameworks that help them think clearly, act decisively and live intentionally.In this episode, we dive deep into the silent crisis consuming Indian middle-class families. Amit Sangwan uncovers the dark truths behind the modern rat race, explaining why the traditional "formula life" has collapsed. We discuss the trap of lifestyle inflation, the vanity of competing with the ultra-rich, the harsh realities of delayed marriages and falling birth rates, and why the ultimate goal shouldn't be a promotion, but reclaiming control of your own time.

    1 hr 38 min
  • संवाद # 332: Darkest truths of Indian Middle Class Families | Amit Sangwan

    If you want to join Amit Sangwan's courses, just send a Whatsapp VAAD25 to 9289886158 and get 25% discount.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 mantra—“people need clarity, not motivation”—underpins his candid, sometimes controversial takes on trending national issues and personal finance. Offline, he conducts real-estate webinars, one-to-one counseling sessions and youth workshops. He is best known for delivering actionable frameworks that help them think clearly, act decisively and live intentionally.In this episode, we dive deep into the silent crisis consuming Indian middle-class families. Amit Sangwan uncovers the dark truths behind the modern rat race, explaining why the traditional "formula life" has collapsed. We discuss the trap of lifestyle inflation, the vanity of competing with the ultra-rich, the harsh realities of delayed marriages and falling birth rates, and why the ultimate goal shouldn't be a promotion, but reclaiming control of your own time.

    1 hr 18 min
  • संवाद # 331: Biggest truths about Sikhism they don't want you to know - A Nihang tells all

    Avtar Singh is a Nihang Sikh, associated with the Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal under the leadership of Akali Baba Maan Singh Ji 96 Crori. His passion lies in delving into the deeper, unaltered history of Sikhism. Through his research, he aims to bring forward the historical reality of Sikhi’s alignment with Sanatan Dharma, challenging modern narratives established by institutions like the SGPC and other such groups.

    1 hr 50 min
  • Why India needs a Taxpayers Janata party NOW

    In this video, we dissect the frustrations of India's middle-class taxpayers. Despite footing a massive portion of the nation's bills, taxpayers receive almost nothing in return regarding healthcare, education, or social security. We explore why the "crab mentality" punishes high earners and propose a comprehensive, points-based "Kar Yogdaan Credit" system to reward taxpayers with real, tangible benefits and incentivize tax compliance.

    20 min

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