The Cārvāka Podcast

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with the 1983-batch Indian Police Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre, O.P. Singh, about his book, "Crime, Grime, & Gumption: Case Files of an IPS Officer." Follow Mr. O. P. Singh Twitter: @OP_Singh83 Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0q8u4Ug #GuestHouseScandal #PoliceReforms #RamMandir ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the po...

In this podcast, Kushal talks about the Sandeshkhali protest and the violence that has engulfed that area. Tensions are running high in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali block over the alleged sexual assault of women. Several women have accused TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh & his associates of sexual harassment and forcefully capturing land. The brave women protesters are demanding the arrest of the TMC le...

In this podcast, Kushal previews the upcoming UFC 298 PPV with Varun Sanyal. They talk about the Volk-Topuria main event result and other news surrounding the event. Follow Varun: Twitter: @varunsanyal Instagram: @varunsanyal #UFC297 #UFC #volktopuria ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spo...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Professor Chetan Singh Solanki from the Energy Swaraj Foundation. Energy Swaraj Foundation (ESF) is a section-8, not-for-profit organization, formed to establish Energy Swaraj or Energy Self-rule or Energy Independence across the world through adoption of the AMG approach. The motto of the ESF is “Energy by Locals for Locals”. Follow Prof Solanki: Twitter: @DrCh...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sushant Sareen about the recently concluded elections in Pakistan. Who will be the next PM of Pakistan? How rigged were the current elections? What is the future of Imran Khan? Follow Sushant: Twitter: @sushantsareen Article: https://www.orfonline.org/research/pakistan-generals-s-election-shock-awe-and-the-traditional-swindle #PakistanEelections2024 #nawazsharif...

In this podcast, Kushal chats with Nikhil Mehra about the Uttarakhand UCC bill. What are the salient features of this bill? Also, the bill deals with aspects of marriage, divorce, and succession. It also contains certain controversial provisions for live-in relationships. Follow Nikhil: Twitter: @TweetinderKaul #uttarakhand #uniformcivilcode #ucc ---------------------------------------------------...

In this monologue, Kushal talks about a concept that he has tried to mention off and on on other podcats. This is the first time Kushal will get into the details of why he came up with this terminology and what an average Hindutva supporter or any well-meaning voter should be extremely cautious of. #hindutva #islamism #casteism ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to...

In this podcast, Kushal chats with Harris Sultan as they chat about reform in Islam. We often hear arguments made by a multitude of sections that mock the idea of reform in Islam. This podcast tries to look at all the possible arguments that are pro or against the possibility of reform in Islam. Follow Them: Twitter: @TheHarrisSultan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisSultanAtheist YouTube: h...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the state of left-wing politics in India. They look at the quality of discourse inside the left-wing on a socio-political level and share their views about the future of the left in light of the rise of Hindutva consciousness amongst the average Indian masses. Follow Abhijit: Twitter: @Iyervval #rahulgandhi #communism #BJP --------------...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia and Nikhil Mehra about the ongoing India VS England series. They also discuss Shamar Joseph's magnificent bowling spell at the Gabba. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 Twitter: @TweetinderKaul #indvseng #jaspritbumrah #ShamarJoseph ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.c...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Guru Prakash Paswan about 'Jannayak' Karpoori Thakur. Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur was a socialist icon, and the Narendra Modi government has posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna on the two-time Bihar CM who championed social justice in Bihar. His impactful policies, including 'The Karpoori Thakur Formula,' continue to impact Bihar to this date. Follow Guru Prak...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Chavda about the overall state of Indian discourse. With the rise of alternative media since 2000, the content landscape in India has changed. To add to this chaos, we had the advent of social media. What is the road ahead for Indian discourse? How does one define some parameters in discourse? Can they even be achieved? Follow Abhijit: Twitter: @AbhijitC...

In this podcast, Kushal and Varun Sanyal review the UFC 297 PPV. They talk about the Strickland VS Du Plessis main event result and the negative feedback that was given to the co-main event. Follow Varun: Twitter: @varunsanyal Instagram: @varunsanyal #UFC297 #UFC #seanstrickland ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.c...

In this monologue, Kushal reacts to the news of Nitish Kumar rejoining the NDA. What does it say about the state of politics in India? Kushal also talks about the ASI survey report on the Gyanvapi. #Gyanvapi #Islamism #NitishKumar ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.sp...

In this monologue, Kushal shares his journey, narrating how he became Hindu. The Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi struggle was a tipping point in his life. What that incident did to him and how he deals with being a Nirīśvaravādi and still being fully supportive of the formation of the birth place of Shri Ram. Why cultural icons are important and how historians in India lied to the masses by twisting facts t...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia as they cover the upcoming India VS England Test series. They also discuss the ongoing Australia VS West Indies series and the other T20 competitions that were recently completed or are currently going on. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #bazball #Kohli #INDvsENG #BenStokes ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with veteran Canadian activist and media personality Tahir Gora about his recent work, "Pakistan mein ek Hindustani." This podcast is about Tahir Gora's quest for his identity crisis and how he deals with being an Indian, despite the fact that he was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. Follow Tahir: Twitter: @TahirGora Twitter: @TAGTVCANADA Website: https://tahirgor...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ajeet Bharti about the controversy surrounding the Shankaracharyas not attending the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. The Puri and Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharyas' have given statements about this in which they have accused the government. This podcast tries to understand this entire controversy and the possible fallout because of it. Follow them: Twitter: @ajeetbharti...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ami Ganatra about her latest book, "Mahabharata Unravelled - II: The Dharma Discourses". They also discuss the recent controversy around Shri Ram and consuming meat. Follow them: Twitter: @6amiji Website: https://amiganatra.graphy.com/ Book: https://amzn.eu/d/7h499xC #mahabharata #bhisma #religion ------------------------------------------------------------ List...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Pradeep Bhandari about the decision of the Congress party to boycott the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir. What will be the political implications of this decision by the Congress running up to Lok Sabha 2024? Follow Pradeep: Twitter: @pradip103 #RamMandir #BJPvsCongress #Congress ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to t...

This is part three of the podcast, where Kushal speaks with Nikhil Mehra as they discuss the recent judgement by the Supreme Court that confirmed the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370. A five-judge panel presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud determined that the abrogation was legal and that the Article 370 provision was only temporary due to the unique situation i...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhivardhan about his book, "Artificial Intelligence Ethics and International Law - Practical Approaches to AI Governance". Follow Abhivardhan: Twitter: @IndusThink Book: https://amzn.eu/d/ieJJRe2 #AI #Governance #AGI ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 S...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr. Amit Thadani about alternative medicine and the problems around it. They talk about self-medication challenges. The curative Ayurveda approach vs. control in modern medicine, and why do modern medicine doctors have issues with Ayurveda? Follow them: Twitter: @amitsurg #ayurveda #aayush #unani ------------------------------------------------------------ Liste...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Matthew McManus about his book, "The Political Right and Equality: Turning Back the Tide of Egalitarian Modernity." Follow Matt: Twitter: @MattPolProf Website: https://left2right.webflow.io/ Book: https://amzn.eu/d/5AuykbZ #conservatism #liberalism #EqualityvsEquity ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundClou...

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Rami Desai about why Manipur needs to worry as Myanmar’s civil war threatens the stability of the Northeast. Follow Rami: Twitter: @ramindesai Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsightWithRami/featured #manipurburning #Myanmmar #meitei #kuki ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com...