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In this Episode we have with us Mr. Abhivardhan, where we try to understand the State of Uttar Pradesh through its distinct cultures and its many languages.

Mr. Abhivardhan is an International Relations and Tech Policy Researcher

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In this episode we had an uninhibited discussion with Adv. Navroop Singh on variety of subjects which affects us and the world at large. The discussion in the episode revolves around the following key matters:

The links for the purchase of the above books are as follows:  

The New Global Order - https://www.amazon.in/New-Global-Order-Naveen-Tomar-ebook/dp/B07288P6X4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34WQ89XCA48NM&keywords=the+new+global+order&qid=1656333037&sprefix=the+new+global+order%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-3 

Korean Peninsular - https://www.amazon.in/Korean-Peninsula-Pawn-Geopolitical-Chessboard-ebook/dp/B07F2LG6RG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BAHGM5EZWUA3&keywords=korean+peninsula&qid=1656333065&sprefix=korea+peninsula%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1 

The Great Reset - https://www.amazon.in/GREAT-RESET-Navroop-Singh/dp/9356200068/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7LUDCV07XG3P&keywords=the+great+reset&qid=1656333104&s=books&sprefix=the+great+reset%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1 

Also, you can check out the digital version of the books on “Google Books” too.   

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This is 2nd Part of our Episode which is a continuation of our previous episode. Please see the link below of the 1st Part:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Z3GMbwTXJA01id12hzFyu?si=624bfc4400d94f69

Our eminent guests in this 2nd Part share their nuggets of wisdom on the following:

1. Indo-China Border issue and why the stalemate does not end.

2. Purge of Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan and his political party "Pakistan-Tehreek-E-Insaaf" (PTI) by the Army Chief of Pakistan.

Also, we are posting the links of the 2 great books written by our eminent speakers, "The New Global Order" and the "Korean Peninsula".

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07288P6X4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

https://www.amazon.in/Korean-Peninsula-Pawn-Geopolitical-Chessboard/dp/9353008689

Along with the above, posting the link for Navroop Singh's recent new release "The Great Reset" -

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B09YK45SKJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

You can also follow both our guests on Twitter as well.

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Welcome to the 1st part of this Episode. A lot has happened in recent months in our world vis-à-vis the geopolitical context.

To discuss and throw an important light on the above key events we have with us in this Episode -

In the first part of this episode, our discussion revolves around the following:

(1) Modi's USA Visit and India-America Relationship

(2) Wagner Rebellion and Russia

Please stay tuned for the 2nd Part which will discuss regarding the India-China border standoff and Coup in Pakistan.

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Article 44 under Part IV of the Constitution of India provides for the following -

"The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India."

However, the Indian State under successive governments has always caught the cold feet while implementing the same. However recently, the current NDA government led by BJP has now agreed to implement it with vigour on our diverse nation. The law commission has also sought the comments on the draft from the general and eminent citizens. Not surprisingly, there are voices (which are legitimate) too which have started speaking against the application of UCC on our country by disagreeing with the whole exercise. However, more than often the debates gets muddled with political biasness, mudslinging, religious cacophony and vicious hate in the garb of defending ones position.

Hence, to discuss the same we have with us our eminent guest Mr. Rohit Pathania Ji who recently has also wrote the article on his blog providing with many rational and robust arguments against UCC (in the Indian context) and why the time has not come (yet) to implement it on our nation.

We discuss the following points -

a. UCC - Brief Background

b. Arguments against it

c. Examining the UCC Draft Bill of Uttarakhand

d. Follies of UCC

e. Conclusion

Also, we are posting the link below of the article written by Mr. Rohit Pathania Ji on his blog. Please do refer for more clarity on the subject.

https://www.iandmywords.com/2023/06/the-senseless-obsession-with-uniform.html?spref=tw&m=1

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As we know lot of recent developments have taken place legally in Supreme Court to Law Ministry in many high profile cases which have made huge headlines in the media including social media as well. Further, in recent years Judiciary has faced lots of criticism and critical judgment from political parties, its supporters and general public too, again mostly on social media. So, to take a nuance view of the judiciary we again have with us Adv. Navroop Singh Ji in a freewheeling discussion regarding judiciary and its unique features in the Indian democracy. The chat also covers the standoff between the Executive and Judiciary, Accountability and reform issues in it, Basic Structure Doctrine and recent decisions/ observations of the Supreme Court on Delhi Services Case, Maharashtra Assembly case.

We also chat about the controversy on legalization of same sex marriage and the recent petition filed in the SC, the legal questions involved in it, whether the same may lead to the entry of wokeism in our society, the after affects of it and a general discussion on wokeism as a cultural concept in a western society especially America.

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In this episode we discuss about the origins and the birth of the Shunga Empire which was led by Pushyamitra Shunga, who was an army general/ military commander of the Mauryan State led by Brihadratha Maurya, the last ruler of the much weakened Mauryan dynasty. Post the demise of the Mauryan State, it is often alleged in some academic circles and by certain vested groups that the Buddhism declined post the end of Mauryan Empire, majority of which are speculations and theories. However, the historical evidences and accounts differ with regard to the same. Also, we discuss on what were the real reasons (as the accounts mentions) that the Buddhism fell in India. 

To throw a light on this complex subject, we have with us Shri. Jay Vardhan Singh, who is a research scholar in ancient Indian history and his associated with one of the respected institutions of our country i.e. JNU.

You can follow Jay on Twitter @Jayvtweets and also do subscribe to his channel on Youtube which goes by the name of "Jay Vardhan Singh". He focuses on Indian History with his succinct videos while also providing evidences for the same from primary sources. Please see the link below for the same. 

https://www.youtube.com/c/JayVardhanSingh

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Kerala has always been a unique state of India with one of the unique landscape and cultures. But, it s also a state which has a communist government in a democratic country. Therefore, it becomes important for us to understand as to what events led to a first communist government in India in the state of Kerala and how the CPI(M) has been able to remain relevant in the Keralite society. To throw a light on this, we have with us Shri. Ananth Krishna, who is a lawyer, author and a political commentator. He has been a part of prestigious podcast channels like Vaad & Bharatvaarta Podcast where he has spoken on Indian laws and Kerala politics. 

In this episode, we discuss the following points on the subject.

1. Origins of Communist movement in Kerala.

2. Workings of CPI(M) as a first communist government in Kerala.

3. How CPI(M) understood the Keralite Society. 

4. Caste factor in Kerala Politics. 

5. Workings of Pinarayi Vijayan government. 

6. Factor of Islamic radicalism & Communist response in Kerala.

7. Future of Keralite Politics. 

You can follow Shri. Ananth on Twitter - @Ananth_krishna_ . You can visit his substack too https://chhit.substack.com/ to read his views on the politics and law. 

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The Great Game. These 3 words has been etched in our memory as a political and diplomatic confrontation or battle that existed for most of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century between the British Empire and the Russian Empire over Afghanistan and neighboring territories in Central and South Asia, and having direct consequences in Persia, British India, and Tibet. 

However, there is another aspect to this whole game which unfortunately many of us has forgotten. As said above, the game had a direct consequences for Indian Sub-continent and the place which was most affected by the same was the erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir. 

To discuss the same and throw a very important light on this subject, we again have with us Shri. Rohit Pathaniaji. Sir has passionately spoken about:

(1) How J&K got entangled in this whole mess between the 3 power blocs of that time i.e. British Empire and the Tsarist Russian Empire first and then the United States of America and Soviet Union later.

(2) Why British Empire was so belligerent of the Tsarist Russia?

(3) British & CIA's plan to create a buffer state between India & Afghanistan?

(4) The Great Game post 1947

(5) Current Scenario & how we are witnessing a Great Game 4.0 in J&K, Afghanistan, Pakistan where USA, China, India and Russia are playing their cards again.

Also, as suggested by Rohitji, we are posting the links below of 3 suggested readings to understand this Game for you to purchase and update yourself. 

The Shadow of the Great Game: The Untold Story of India's Partition - By Narendra Sarila - https://www.amazon.in/Shadow-Great-Game-Untold-Partition/dp/8172238746/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IQKS9Y05E22Q&keywords=the+shadow+of+the+great+game+by+narendra+singh+sarila&qid=1662398693&sprefix=in+the+shadow+of+the+great+game%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1

Danger in Kashmir - by Josef Korbel - https://www.amazon.in/Danger-kashmir-josef-korbel/dp/8183394183/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=1A58C92HIA2VI&keywords=danger+in+kashmir+by+joseph+korbel&qid=1662398668&sprefix=danger+in+kashmir+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1-fkmr0

The Ultimate Goal: A Former R&AW Chief Deconstructs How Nations Construct Narratives - By Vikram Sood (Former R&AW Chief) - https://www.amazon.in/Ultimate-Goal-Deconstructs-Construct-Narratives/dp/9353579511/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ETG93V24DP1N&keywords=ultimate+goal+by+vikram+sood+in+hindi&qid=1662398645&sprefix=ultimate+goal%2Caps%2C419&sr=8-1

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