Pol Ke bol
By Saurabh Pol
Pol Ke bolApr 05, 2020
John Wick, Mehbooba, WPL, Rahul Gandhi and Modiji! ft. Dhawal Rathod
This is the 3rd installment of Pol Ke Bol's collab with Dhawal (Pagla Potta)! We discussed #JohnWick4, #TheLastOfUs, the success of #WPL, whatever the hell is happening with Rahul Gandhi, how Modi is responding and if Arvind Kejriwal can become PM in the future. Oh and we also talked about some of the worst movies of all time! Do not miss this incredibly hilarious episode of #PolKeBol!
2022 Recap!
2022 was eventful. Here's my take on the year and what lies ahead. Also, Messi is the undisputed GOAT!
The Boys - Why it is the best show on TV right now!
A high level review of Amazon Prime's 'The Boys' and why it is so refreshingly good.
#TheBoys #Homelander #BillyButcher
Cricket - Have we reached a saturation point?
Is there too much cricket going on? Is the commercialization overdrive getting too much to handle? I think so.
#Cricket #PolKeBol #IPL
The Great Resignation - Why is everyone quitting and how to stop it?
#GreatResignation #Attrition #WorkCulture #PolKeBol
India's obsession with public enterprises - Even for vaccines!?
With the vaccination efforts in India hitting roadblocks every week, I wonder why our obsession centralised and PSU oriented approach in every national undertaking is a sign of a larger malaise. And why we need more privatisation to develop our nation and give an opportunity to the underserved. Listen to this episode of Pol Ke Bol to get a fresh perspective on India's fatal obsession with socialism.
Ram Mandir - The right direction?
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be inaugurated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh today on 5th August, 2020. Despite the COVID concerns, PM Narendra Modi will be heading there to be part of the Maha Bhoomi Poojan. Are we headed in the right direction? Will this heal past hurt? How will this impact our nation's social fabric? Listen to #PolKeBol in his latest episode!
Unlock 2.0 or more Lockdowns? ft. Bala
We thought the Government would open up the economy by July 2020. But it's bringing back increasingly strict lockdowns and curfews in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. What is the impact of all this? What about the economy? What will be the long term impact? Join us at #PolKeBol as we are joined by Bala armed with numbers and data mined via painstaking research.
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Career advice for people in their 20s ft. Shreeja
This episode of #PolKeBol sees us discuss career advice for people in their 20s! Learn more about Do's and Don'ts in Corporate as I invite my ebullient friend Shreeja (on her way to an MBA!) to help you understand some much needed basics. So strap on for a gyan session that may help you or some one you know!
'The Importance of Questioning Authority' ft. Shameen Saba Hussain
Respect is an important word. But when do we offer it freely and when do we withhold it under certain conditions? Is questioning the Government at every step putting a spanner in the works? Or is it just a healthy practice in an evolving democracy? Learn what my friend Shameen thinks about these questions as #PolKeBol's latest podcast takes a serious approach to these burning questions!
‘Criticising the Government response to COVID-19’ ft. Nachiket
While India has managed to avoid a major catastrophe till now with regards to COVID-19, there are voices that claim the Indian Government has misjudged the threat and taken grave steps without much planning and holistic thought.
The #21DayLockdown has directly/ indirectly caused a migrant crisis in north India and threatens to disrupt many businesses and lives. What could the Government have done better? More testing? More lead time? Watch #PolKeBol’s latest episode as I invite my friend Nachiket who presents his views on the subject!
Quarantine Diaries ft. Bharat Rao!
A global pandemic has forced the world's largest democracy into a lockdown. As India grapples with COVID-19, in this episode of #PolKeBol we discuss with my friend Bharat Rao how is self isolation going on. What are the tips, tricks and frustrations during this quarantine period that non one ever prepared for!
Dating in India in 2020 ft. Saloni and Priya
What does it mean to be a 20 something single in urban India in 2020? Watch #PolKeBol's latest episode where we get two awesome girls - Saloni and Priya along with Pol to discuss their tips, tricks, wins and losses in the Dating world!
How to effectively ‘Work from home’? Ft. Bhaava
In this episode of #PolKeBol we help you decode how to work from home more effectively. In such extraordinary times when we are all FORCED TO WORK FROM HOME, it is best to adapt and align yourself to be your most productive self.
Listen on, as Work from home EXPERT, Sandesh Jadhav aka ‘Bhaava’ shares his pearls of wisdom with us on how to counter the most common challenges of professionals working remotely.
Work pressure, Mumbai rains and the need for guidance.
It's been a year to Pol ke bol on the blog front! But right now, what is causing me to yap into nothingness? Huge changes on the professional front can cause sudden stress in our lives. How should Indian millennials handle it? I discuss this, the horrendous Mumbai rains that have punished Mumbaikars this year and more. Listen on!
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Sacred Games Season 2 - #PolKeBol Review
This is #PolKeBol's review of Netflix original Sacred Games Season 2! Watch or not!? You decide.
Loud bikes, Cricket, Tennis, Area 51 and FaceApp! #PolKeBol
It's 18th July 2019 and the week that went by was blockbuster to say the least! Listen to Pol's hot takes on the Cricket World Cup final, the Wimbledon final, the plans to #StormArea51 and of course, the latest craze - FaceApp!
7th July 2019 - Weekly News Round-Up by #PolKeBol
This week's 'Weekly News Round-Up' by #PolKeBol is back with news on Indian Budget for FY20, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and more NPA issues plaguing Punjab National Bank. Tune in to be always updated. No bias, only news! Do subscribe!
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Turning 26, Friends getting married, Mumbai rains and ICC Cricket World Cup! #PolKeBol
I just turned 26, I am lagging behind my book reading schedule and the Cricket World Cup is boring me! Listen to the latest episode of #PolKeBol where I keep raving about how everyone around me is getting married and my observation of the great Indian wedding!
20th May 2019 - Weekly News Round-Up by #PolKeBol!
This week's 'Weekly News Round-Up' by #PolKeBol is back with news on #IndianElections2019, #Brexit, the Alabama abortion ban and of course PM Narendra Modi. Tune in to be always updated. No bias, only news!
What went wrong with Game of Thrones? #PolKeBol rant
D&D (Dumb and Dumber) have ruined Game of Thrones. What happened to the best TV show of all time? Who is responsible? #PolKeBol explores.
What's wrong with Manchester United? - #PolKeBol rant
Which entity did a better job of ruining a legendary brand? Ed Woodward (CEO, MUFC) or D&D (Writers of Game of Thrones)? An unreal summer for me as I dissect how Manchester United's season from hell bodes in the present and in the future.
Avengers Endgame - #PolKeBol Review
Avengers Endgame will soon become the highest grossing movie of all time. How good was it!?
16th April - Weekly News Round-Up by #PolKeBol
Weekly News Round-Up is baaaaack!
'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg - #PolKeBol Review
'The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business' is a 2014 book authored by Charles Duhigg that talks about how we are governed by our habits more than we realize and how we can take control of our life. This is Pol Ke Bol's review for this highly recommended book and what can you learn from it. To buy - https://www.amazon.in/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
The Billionaire Raj - #PolKeBol Review
'The Billionaire Raj: A Journey through India's New Gilded Age' is a 2018 book authored by James Crabtree who was the Mumbai bureau chief of The Financial Times. A sensational book which gives an unparalleled insight into the mix of Indian economy, politics and the resultant society. Will income inequality be India's undoing? How did our banks mess it up so bad? How to avoid it? Listen to #PolKeBol's review on the same!
India Pakistan skirmish (2019) - #SceneKyaHai
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Surgical Strike 2 in Balakot, Pakistan - #SceneKyaHai
India retaliated against Jaish-e-Mohammed's cowardly attack in Pulwama by bombing their training camp in Balakot, Pakistan. What are the facts? What does this mean for India-Pakistan relations? Watch #PolKeBol to find out!
Reaction to Kepa Arrizabalaga's disgraceful behaviour #PolKeBol
Absolutely shocking indiscipline from Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final against Manchester City as he refused to come off in place of Willy Caballero before the all important penalty shoot-out!
Gully Boy Review - #PolKeBol!
Gully Boy was released on 14th Feb 2019. It has been two weeks and the movie has been absolutely rocking it! Listen to #PolKeBol's review of Gully Boy and decide whether you want to go for it or give it a miss.
Pulwama attack reaction - is there a solution to the Kashmir problem? #PolKeBol
The Pulwama terror attack martyred 40 soldiers, shook our nation and caused a ripple of emotional reactions. What does this attack mean for India-Pakistan relations and will we ever solve the issue in Kashmir?
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Episode 12 - Growing up with Dyslexia and ADHD in India ft. Umang Mittal
There's a lot of social stigma attached to learning disabilities like dyslexia, autism and ADHD. What does it really feel like to grow up with a learning disability and how can we as a society adapt to appreciate the gifts and differences of people who grapple with them.
Tune in to #PolKeBol to hear a personal account of what it means to grow up with Dyslexia and ADHD in India as my friend Umang Mittal takes us through his journey!
Episode 11 - Life in Canada as an Indian immigrant Ft. Pallavi
So many Indian millennials moving abroad. Due to Trump's policies and Europe's changing attitude, Canada and Australia are hot destinations for Indian students and professionals.
But behind the sexy Instagram pictures, what is the reality of being an Indian immigrant in Canada? Tune in to find out as I discuss with my dear friend Pallavi (based out of Ontario) in the latest episode of #PolKeBol!
Episode 10 - Arranged Marriage tips and tricks! ft. Saili Gaitonde!
This is a special episode of #PolKeBol for me as I invite for the first time ever, my best friend, Saili Gaitonde to speak about her experience in the Arranged Marriage sphere. Tune in to find out what you can do to find your perfect companion in today's convoluted times.
Episode 9 - Life of a coder! ft. Divyansh Singh (Head of Engineering at Utter)
Coder. The most in demand job in today's digital age. Who are coders? What do they exactly do? What is their life like and can you become one!? Tune in to find out as my friend Divyansh Singh shares his journey till now as a coder and the significance of knowing some level of coding for everyone!
Episode 8 - Marriages in India ft. DND (Dhananjay Dahifale)!
In this episode of #PolKeBol, we delve into the significance of marriages in India, the role of parents, the pressures of society, the extravagant weddings that mark their beginning and of course, what do millennials like us think of the age old institution!
10% Reservation for General Category - #SceneKyaHai?
The Government of India recently introduced a bill promising 10% reservation to general category candidates in Government jobs and educational institutions.
What does it mean? Who benefits from it? What are #PolKeBol on it!?
Sabarimala temple issue explained in 5 minutes! #PolKeBol #SceneKyaHai
Why is the Sabarimala Temple such a big issue in India right now? What's happening? What's the backdrop? Listen to #PolKeBol's latest episode and never be in dark again!
24th Dec 2018 - Weekly News Roundup
The top news of the week - curated for you! Merry Christmas from #PolKeBol!
16th Dec 2018 - Weekly News Roundup!
The top news of the week - curated for you!
Liverpool vs Manchester United - Premier League Preview! Ft. Rishi Raheja and Bharat Rao
Weekly News Roundup! - 9th December 2018
Manchester United vs Arsenal review (Gone off the rails!)
Premier League Preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal!
Episode 7 - How cafés took over our lives! Ft. Bharat Rao
Episode 6 - Why we love memes! Ft. Dhawal Rathod!
Just hit the play button to know more!
Episode 5 - Life of a Salesman! Ft. Shekhar Roy from Kerala
Episode 4 - "Why I purged my social media!" Ft. Shreeja Jamdar
Also, is it time we followed Social Media best practices!?