Rajiv Malhotra

Rajiv Malhotra's Podcast

Rajiv Malhotra, founder of Infinity Foundation, is an internationally known researcher and public intellectual on current affairs as they relate to civilizations, cross-cultural encounters, religion and science. He studied physics and computer science and served in multiple careers including: software development executive, Fortune 100 senior corporate executive, strategic consultant, and successful entrepreneur in the IT and media industries. Visit InfinityFoundation.com or Rajivmalhotra.com for more information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rajivmalhotrapodca...

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Latest episode

Aug 13, 2026

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Episodes

Introduction to Non-translatables of South Indian Music - Rajiv Malhotra with Vrinda Acharya 05.10.2020

Noted Carnatic Vocalist Vidushi K. Vrinda Acharya explains the significance of Non-translatable terms related to South Indian Music or Carnatic Music. She elaborates on the wisdom and intensity of these technical terms, how they are integrated with the ethos of Sanatana Dharma and why it is not okay to replace them with simplistic English translations. She also observes that retaining the original...

TRUMP CONSERVATISM | In Conversation with Eduardo Andino 02.10.2020

A Christian conservative group supporting Trump discusses with Rajiv Malhotra on ideology that brought Trump to power. He explains the American voters\' revolt against liberalism which had swept everywhere after World War II. The reasons for the rise of nationalism and protectionism. The revolt against Elitism. Do check out our YouTube channel \'Rajiv Malhotra Official\' and do follow us on Facebo...

Pop Culture Vs Deep Culture | Youth Asks 30.09.2020

In this episode, they discuss the difference between deep culture and pop culture. Deep culture is the bedrock of societies and worth exploring to understand the world better. Rajiv Malhotra points out how the US is strongly rooted despite the pop culture trends superficially. They also discuss the difference between traditional Gurus and Modern Gurus and the important role they play in society to...

How Christianity Overtook Europe | Rajiv Malhotra with Eduardo Andino 28.09.2020

Was the spread of Christianity in Europe violent or peaceful? Did Christians treat European pagans as others? What happened during the Christian Inquisitions in Europe? Was the spread of Christianity in Europe violent or peaceful? Did Christians treat European pagans as others? What happened during the Christian Inquisitions in Europe?  In this engaging debate between Rajiv Malhotra and Eduardo An...

Indian Roots Vs Western Influence | Divya Nagaraj with Rajiv Malhotra | Youth Asks 25.09.2020

Rajiv Malhotra explains the root cause for the inferiority ridden complexes experienced by Indians while dealing with the West. He also explains why Indians are in a relentless pursuit of erasing their differences from the West, so that they can fit into the Western framework. They also discuss the importance of asserting and protecting one\'s unique cultural identity. Rajiv Malhotra also insists...

Is Western Universalism a Prison? | The Youth Asks | Divya Nagaraj & Rajiv Malhotra 23.09.2020

We bring you a new series ‘The Youth Asks’ featuring Divya Nagaraj as the host and Rajiv Malhotra as her guest. In this video, they talk about whether Indians are prisoners to Western Universalism, and why mindless adoption of Western Universalism is problematic. Do check out our YouTube channel \'Rajiv Malhotra Official\' and do follow us on Facebook \'@RajivMalhotra. Official\' and Twitter \'@In...

Western Influence on Indian Social Sciences | Come Carpentier with Rajiv Malhotra 21.09.2020

After Independence of India, prominent leaders and philosophers like Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo envisioned a Vedic-Social model for the Indian society. However, India took the Nehruvian route which was influenced by the 19th-century ideas of Europe and largely based on Marxism. These Nehruvian ideas are entirely Western import, totally alienated and disconnected from the Indi...

Origins of Feminism & Colonialism | Youth Asks 14.09.2020

In this episode, Rajiv Malhotra explains the origins of feminism in the Western society & how the whole movement initially started by Gloria Steinem was influenced by Indian philosophy & ethos. He also discusses the issue of homosexuality in the Western society & Indian society. Rajiv Malhotra also explains the philosophy that drove colonial conquests. Watch more episodes from our \'Yo...

Societal Structure in Kautilyan Era 07.09.2020

Parth Parihar and Rajiv Malhotra discuss the classical Indian society during the Mauryan era as described in the Arthashastra. They also discuss the economic status, role of women, administrative structure and other aspects of the society in the Kautilyan era. Parth highlights the decentralized, equitable sharing of wealth & inclusive nature of the society that was prevalent then. Do check out...

Ayurvedic Balance & Challenges 02.09.2020

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya gives a profound and crystal-clear explanation of the principle of balance in Ayurveda. What disrupts balance and the tools available to restore it. Ayurveda also has rapid-action and emergency treatments just like reductionist medicine. The role of the mind in self-healing is discussed. The challenge of validation is explained given that everyone is unique, and the appro...

Ayurveda and US Politics 31.08.2020

Having studied at pre-eminent US universities in western medicine as well as Ayurveda in India, Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya explains how Indian Ayurveda authorities chase the Harvard name and affiliation. Their inferiority complex boosts the credibility of places like Harvard beyond what is justified.   She discusses instances of fraud in medical research published in the most prestigious journals in...

Monika Arora vs Bloomsbury - Complete Interview 26.08.2020

Rajiv Malhotra interviews noted Supreme Court of India Lawyer and \'Delhi Riots 2020\' author Monika Arora to discuss the controversy with publisher Bloomsbury.   This is the complete interview. Do check out our YouTube channel \'Rajiv Malhotra Official\' and do follow us on Facebook \'@RajivMalhotra. Official\' and Twitter \'@InfinityMessage\' and \'@RajivMessage\'. To support this project: https...

Breaking Nepal Forces 24.08.2020

Nepal\'s monarchy was thrown out by Maoists, and Evangelists helped this in the name of human rights. India played a pivotal role to topple the monarchy, and later imposed a blockade on Nepal. China stepped in to fill the vacuum, and then the US started trying to counter the Chinese influence. The US could seek a military base, but China is well entrenched at all levels from grass-roots NGOs to go...

European Social Scientists and India | Come Carpentier with Rajiv Malhotra 17.08.2020

Come Carpentier has been in India for 20 plus years. He is an author, scholar and currently the Convener of the Editorial Board of the World Affairs Journal, a quarterly publication dedicated to international issues. Come discusses the origins of Social Sciences in Europe and its role in Colonization. He also explains the ideologies of some of the prominent sociologists of Europe such as Karl Marx...

Ramayana & Geopolitics | Rajiv Malhotra on Lok Sabha TV 12.08.2020

Rajiv Malhotra, in this stimulating and provocative interview with Lok Sabha TV, talks on a variety of topics, ranging from Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan that took place on 5th August 2020 at Ayodhya to the strained relations between India & China. He also talks about the international breaking India forces that are at play to destabilize the unity & sovereignty of India. Rajiv Malhotra also expl...

GLOBAL ISLAM & INDIA’S SECURITY | Tom Quiggin 10.08.2020

Rajiv Malhotra interviews Tom Quiggin, a well-known public intellectual, author, speaker, Intelligence analyst expert and investigator on radical Islam. They discuss the ideology of the global Islamic movement, extremist groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, and various other extremist Islamic organizations that masquerade as charity organizations in Europe and North America. He also points out t...

COVID-19 & AYURVEDA | Rajiv Malhotra with Dr. Anil Kumar Dixit 05.08.2020

Rajiv Malhotra, the author of Breaking India and The Battle for Sanskrit, interviews Dr. Anil Kumar Dixit, who is an Ayurvedic doctor. In this time of crisis, it is important to understand how Ayurveda can help people. Does Ayurveda work on the immunity of the person, irrespective of the diagnosis, and is this a good approach? We welcome viewers to ask questions they might have about Ayurveda and...

Why Protect Sanskrit? | Divya Nagaraj with Rajiv Malhotra | Youth Asks 03.08.2020

Rajiv Malhotra explains the concept of Sanskrit Non-Translatable & its significance, from his book \'Being Different\'. He points out that certain terms in Sanskrit cannot be translated into English as they don\'t have any equivalent terms in English. For instance, the term \'Shakti\' cannot be merely translated to energy , as the Sanskrit term has varied meanings other than energy. By protect...

Church BI force in Tamil Nadu: Rajiv Malhotra in conversation with Prof.R Vaidyanathan 29.07.2020

The role of the Church in proselytizing and promoting anti-national activities in TN is growing at an alarming rate. The church is the single largest holder of real estate after the Government. It has also dominated the Film industry, TV Channels thereby promoting anti-Hindu movies, biased TV shows and so on. The priests are promoting violence against Hindus in the name of Church. While there is a...

Prakriti ≠ Constitution/Body type | Rajiv Malhotra with Dr. P Rammanohar 27.07.2020

Rajiv Malhotra and Dr. P Rammanohar discuss various aspects of prakriti and its relationship with Ayurveda. He elaborates how translating prakriti as constitution or body-type is incorrect. Dr. P Rammanohar explains that prakriti is a signature of a person’s balance. It is the baseline optimum physiological state to which individuals tend to come back to. He talks about how humans are similar as w...

Ayurveda & Science of Balance | Rajiv Malhotra with Dr. P Rammanohar 26.07.2020

Rajiv Malhotra, the author of the books, Breaking India and The Battle For Sanskrit, talks to Dr. P Rammanohar, Research Director at Amrita School of Ayurveda.  Dr. P Rammanohar explains to Rajiv Malhotra the science behind Ayurveda and how different it is from the Western Medical System. They talk in length about the difference in understanding of the human body and the science behind creating a...

In Conversation With General GD Bakshi 22.07.2020

In this conversation from November of 2016, General GD Bakshi sits down with Rajiv Malhotra to discuss security in India in the face of threats from Pakistan and China, the intellectual war that India faces against foreign think tanks and more. Do check out our YouTube channel \'Rajiv Malhotra Official\' and do follow us on Facebook \'@RajivMalhotra. Official\' and Twitter \'@InfinityMessage\' and...

Expectations of Modi By Dr. Swamy 15.07.2020

Dr. Swamy expresses his views on Modi’s performance on issues dear to his support base, on the mediocrity of certain appointments, and on strategic mistakes in J&K and elsewhere.  Do check out our YouTube channel \'Rajiv Malhotra Official\' and do follow us on Facebook \'@RajivMalhotra. Official\' and Twitter \'@InfinityMessage\' and \'@RajivMessage\'. To support this project: https://infinity...

Dravidian Identity Politics in Tamil Nadu: Rajiv Malhotra in conversation with Prof.R Vaidyanathan 09.07.2020

Prof Vaidyanathan discusses the Dravidian politics and its foremost exponent, EV Ramasamy popularly known as \'Periyar\'.The Dravidian movement started as pro-British, evolved to be anti-Brahmin, anti-National and now secessionist and poses a great danger to India\'s unity. Their influence is huge, and there are many splinter groups and offshoots which influence everything in the state from school...

Madhu Kishwar in conversation with Rajiv Malhotra on his book \'The Battle for Sanskrit\' 02.07.2020

Madhu Kishwar sat down with Rajiv Malhotra to discuss his book \'The Battle for Sanskrit\' in detail. Madhu Kishwar talks to Rajiv Malhotra on what motivated him to write this book, the central theme of the book & more. The Battle for Sanskrit\' book was launched in 2016 . The book is a critical study on how Sanskrit is dealt with in Western Indology. Rajiv Malhotra analyses the study of Sansk...

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