Anurag Minus Verma Podcast

Today on AMV, our guest is Sarvjeet Tamta—a self-taught qawwali singer who founded Rehmete Nusrat . At 16, he left Almora, Uttarakhand, to follow his passion for music. Coming from a Dalit background, Sarvjeet faced caste discrimination, but he didn’t let it stop him. Now, he’s performing to full houses across the country, making a name as one of the most promising qawwals of this era.  If you lik...

In this AMV Podcast episode, we’re joined by Chef Rahul Kanojia, sous chef at Gaggan Anand’s Bangkok restaurant—rated as one of the world’s best. We discuss everything you've probably never heard about food: why India still hasn’t got a Michelin star, the genius of Indian halwais , and why Nagaland’s dishes deserve the spotlight. Rahul breaks down why Indian, Mexican, and Chinese cuisines are the...

In this episode, we sit down with Prabh Deep, one of India's most groundbreaking rappers, for a raw and unfiltered conversation. An honest and in-depth look at one of India’s most unique voices. Tune in for a conversation that goes beyond music and into the heart of what it means to create art that speaks truth. If you like our work then consider supporting: 1. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/an...

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Professor Shailaja Paik, renowned scholar, MacArthur Genius Grant winner, and author of acclaimed books such as Dalit Women’s Education in Modern India and The Vulgarity of Caste. We explore the untold stories of Dalit women artists whose contributions to Indian culture were marginalized and labeled “vulgar,” particularly in the world of Tamasha Theat...

In this episode, our guest is Rachita Taneja, known as Sanitary Panels. She's an artist, cartoonist, and activist, famous for her satirical webcomic Sanitary Panels, which she started in 2014. Her comics address politics, society, feminism, and more. Based in Bangalore, she uses her art to challenge societal norms and taboos, and in 2024, she received the Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award. If...

In this episode, we discuss Indian politics, take a hard look at the newsroom, talk about building solidarities, and unpack queerness alongside the intersection of class and caste privilege. And also the important question: who really owns Sula Wines? A fun discussion with sharp insights and lots of laughs! Anish Gawande is the National Spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar...

Recorded a new podcast today with Manjeet Sarkar. Manjeet is a rising comedian known for his razor-sharp wit and unapologetic humour that cuts through the complexities of Indian society. Born in a village near Bastar, he brings an authentic voice to the stage, addressing issues like caste divides, political absurdities, and everyday struggles.  He is an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian,...

Chandra Bhan Prasad is a renowned Indian intellectual, columnist, and social commentator, known for his work on Dalit rights and empowerment. A leading voice in advocating for market-based reforms to uplift marginalized communities, he often writes on the intersection of caste and economic development. If you like our work then consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusv...

Dhruv Sehgal is a writer, actor, and filmmaker based in Mumbai. He is best known for his work in Netflix’s series Little Things . He also wrote and directed an episode for Amazon Prime’s Modern Love series. Modern Love is based on the popular New York Times column of the same name. In this series, Dhruv directed an episode titled I Love Thane , which was very well received. If you like our work th...

Varun Grover is a filmmaker, writer, lyricist, and stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, socially relevant themes, and unique storytelling style. He co-wrote the critically acclaimed film Masaan (2015) and gained further recognition for his contribution as a writer to the popular Netflix series Sacred Games (2018). In 2023, he made his directorial debut with the film All India Rank . Grover h...

Guest is Sagar who who  is a longform writer at the caravan magazine. Sagar is a longform writer at the caravan magazine. He writes on politics, law and society. He was a Chevening South Asia Journalism fellow in 2024 and  Asia Journalism fellow in 2023. Mumbai press club awarded him RedInk journalism award twice for his reporting. This podcast is also available on my youtube channel named culture...

Shaunak Sen’s first feature-length documentary, "Cities of Sleep," a study of homelessness and sleep in Delhi, was released in 2016 and funded by the Films Division of India. The film was screened at the New York Indian Film Festival, Taiwan International Documentary Festival, and Mumbai International Film Festival, winning six awards. His second documentary, "All That Breathes,&quo...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Joyojeet Pal, an Associate Professor at the School of Information at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We discuss in detail the current political climate in the US, how it's changed since Trump’s 2015 candidacy, and why he's seen as 'dangerous.' We also talk about his rise, unique campaign strategies, especially his social media game, and dr...

Today I have reached a new landmark of 100 episodes. As I release the centenary episode of my podcast, I am filled with gratitude and joy, as I would not have made it past even one episode without the love of my listeners. So be ready to listen to AMV's V experience as I appear as a guest on my own podcast in conversation with Ayush khar, one of my earliest listeners. Ayush Khar is a business...

Sudipto Mondal is a Bangalore-based investigative journalist who reports on caste, communalism and corruption and is Executive Editor at The News Minute. We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.RazorPay: ⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠ 3. BuyMeACoffee: https://...

Kiran Rao is the acclaimed filmmaker who directed Dhobi Ghat and Laapataa Ladies.  We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on :  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  Sound Mixing & Mastering...

Prof. Ravikant aka Buffalo intellectual’s sharp insights on the election results and the future of this nation.  We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur...

In this podcast, senior Prof David Wallace from the University of Michigan joins me to discuss the raging pro-Palestinian student protests at universities in the US. We pose the question: Are we living in the worst of times, and is there hope for reform this world? We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Vimoh is a very popular internet personality who talks about atheism, and rationality and debunks many pseudoscientific claims that are floating on the internet.  We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4...

Listen to our friendly podcast where we talk about the USA—the good, the bad, and the interesting stuff you might not know. Don't miss out—tune in! We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi Social media...

We dive deep into the intriguing topic of what's considered vulgar versus artistic in music and art. Our guest for this episode is Professor Brahma Prakash, a writer and cultural theorist currently teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has authored insightful works such as "Cultural Labour" and the recently released "Body on the Barricades: Life, Art, and Resistance in Con...

➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) ⁠⁠⁠ Rahul Sonpimple's bold take on the idea of ‘romanticism’, contemporary culture, post-ideological Dalit Discourse, and Buddhism as a counter force. Rahul is the founder and president of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA).  We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Clic...

➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) ⁠⁠⁠⁠ We explore the politics of Veg food and the implications it has on society, particularly in the context of modern-day casteism discussions. The guest for this episode is Shoaib Daniyal, the political editor at Scroll. I kindly request your support in this initiative, as it requires a lot of resources to produce high-quality content....

➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI) ⁠⁠⁠ A delightful and thought-provoking conversation with Zeyad Masroor Khan. We discussed his new book, "City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh." Took a trip to the lanes of small town and explored the mysterious world of jinn folk tales, the 90s world of Pran and Raj comics, how cinema influences culture, the conflicts, the curfews,...

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A wonderful conversation with Chirag Thakkar, Associate Publisher at Bloomsbury India, where we discuss the mysterious world of book publishing in India. From the process of getting published to exploring what India is reading, we covered it all. We discussed changing expectations from authors in 2023, the significance or insignificance o...