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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 Do follow Mr. Abhivardhan on Twitter - @IndusThink and subscribe & visit to his podcast channel @iglobalpodcast.

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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:

• Judgment by the Supreme Court on Same Sex Marriage in India.
• Article 370 - Unanimous judgment by CJI led bench of Supreme Court.
• On the passing of Telecommunications Bill, 2023 and The Bhartiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, Bhartiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 by LokSabha.
• Modi Government's performance & General Elections 2024.
• Foreign Policy of the current Government.
• Indian-Canada diplomatic crisis, Five Eyes Intelligence parley with India.
• G20 Summit, IMEC Corridor etc.
• Russia - Ukraine War and the frozen conflict of the same.
• Israel - Gaza Conflict.
• Global Agendas.
• 2024 Elections in India, USA, UK, Bangladesh & Pakistan
• India's future in coming two decades - opportunities and threats.

Advocate Navroop Singh, a Geopolitical analyst and avid reader, researcher with a keen interest in international affairs, foreign policy, diplomacy and conflicts across the globe.

Shri Navroop Singh ji is an author and co-author of amazing three books such as “The Great Reset” published in 2022, “The New Global Order” published in 2016 and endorsed by Ex Raw Chief Vikram Sood himself. He has also co-authored “Korean Peninsula: A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard” published in 2018.

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.

• Our Prime Minister's Modi visit to USA and his unprecedented reception by the US establishment which culminated into remarkable deals and pacts being signed between USA and India;
• Rebellion (or not?) in Russia by Wagner group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, called Putin's Chef amidst the "Special Military Operation" by the Russia in Ukraine;
• No breakthrough in India - China border standoff as usual; and
• Purge of Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan and his political party by the Army Chief of Pakistan.

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

1. Ms. Himja Parekh, who is the co author of 2 books - The New Global Order and Korean Peninsula. She is also one of the youngest recipients of the Global Rotary Professional Exchange Program with United States of America. An eternal student of history, she holds a masters in finance and is currently engaged in the non profit sector.
2. Mr. Navroop Singh, who has also co-authored the above two books and is an attorney practicing IP related laws with the Delhi High Court & Supreme Court of India. He is also an analyst and a keen student of geopolitics and have written countless articles and have his own blog where he keep writing on relevant subjects.

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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In this episode we have with us Advocate Navroop Singhji, a Geopolitical analyst and avid reader, researcher with a keen interest in international affairs, foreign policy, diplomacy and conflicts across the globe. As we all are aware that post COVID pandemic in 2020-2022, the world is on a churning mode where the US led Global Order established post the WW2 is winding up and many traditional alliances are being changed from its core.   

Here to discuss regarding this churning which will have a huge lasting impact on the humanity and the world order, Shri. Navroop Sir decodes the hidden strings of many of our current events such the pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, PAX-Americana, rise of Pax-Sinica, after effects of the Pandemic, our move towards a true Orwellian society, the elements of the Great Reset which the global elite is going to thrust upon us. 

We discuss about the following points:

1. Russo-Ukraine War (reasons & who is winning ultimately)

2. The "Chaos" in the Global economy.

3. Multipolar World or Bipolar World?

4. Great War in 2030s

5. New World Order

6. Book Discussion: The Great Reset

 We also discuss the latest book written by Shri Navroop Singhji called “ the Great Reset” published this year, where he provides an amazing summary of the book and why the truth cannot remain hidden forever.  Also, along with his co-authors Mr. Naveen Tomar and Ms. Himja Parekh he has written two books preceding the Great Reset. The first book is “the New Global Order” published in 2016 and endorsed by Ex Raw Chief Vikram Sood himself. The triumvirate has also written an amazing book on the complexities of Korea known as “Korean Peninsula: A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard” published in 2018.   

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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"Dogrās" are one of the most important martial communities which Bhārat has ever produced. They played a key role in the north western areas of the Indian Sub-continent by ruling, influencing and drawing the fate of the sub-continent since the Mahabharata times.  In this episode we have with us Shri. Rohit Pathaniaji to shed a light on the origins, its rulers and the rule and to discuss what ails the community in the present era where this community has been betrayed by its own state which failed to secure and protect the interests of them.  We discuss the following points with regard to Dogrās:  1. Origins 2. Rulers and their Rule 3. Kingdoms founded by the Dogra Rulers 4. J&K issue vis-a-vis Dogras 5. Ultimate betrayal by the Indian State 6. Way forward.  Also, for our fellow listeners I would like to mention about the fact that Shri. Rohitji is one of the most prominent guest on the YouTube channel called "Vaad" run by Shri. Arihant Pawariyaji where he has spoken about the Sikh Faith, Issues of Punjab, its complexities and the society in a very lucid manner where you get the ringside view of the issues of Punjab. Please access the episode from the below links: https://youtu.be/6bP9UEchmx4 https://youtu.be/pLGcZxLproI https://youtu.be/hn11hE6bMX4 Moreover, do follow his twitter handle https://twitter.com/i_mandhata?s=20&t=4pXZl-7HYyvJnTueW92INw Please subscribe to Vidura Uvaca Podcast on Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker & Pocket Cast.

In this Part 2, we continue our discussion with Shri. Virendra Singh Rathoreji on Samrat Prithvirāj Chauhan. 

In this part, he guides us on the following:

6. Two battles of Tarain

7. Reasons for losing the 2nd battle with Muhammad of Ghor

8. End of Prithvirāj 

9. Future of Chahamana Dynasty after Samrat Prithvirāj Chauhan

10. Conclusion.

धर्म एक ऐसा शब्द है जिसे लोग परिचित तो है पर उसके वास्‍तविक अर्थ से अभी भी अन्‍भिग्‍या है। इस महत्वपूर्ण शब्द को समझाने के लिए आज हमारे समक्ष है श्री आदित्य शर्मा, जो इस एपिसोड में इस शब्द के वास्‍तविक अर्थ पर प्रकाश डालेंगे। और वह ये भी बताएंगे की धर्म का अर्थ 'सनातन धर्म' के दर्शनों जैसे मीमांसा, सांख्य, योग इत्यादि और इतिहास-पुराणों के साथ श्री कृष्ण ने इसकी क्या वाख्या दी है। इस विशेष एपिसोड को सुनने के लिए कृपया नीचे दिए गए लिंक पर जाएं। https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HxvjRTPoA14v7yvqrL6IK?si=ON1p6y2aRXqtpqhxFE1z6w&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80NjVhMjE1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/NjllZjAxZjctMjlmYy00ZGFkLTg1NWQtMDcwNGE4NWI4MjVk?ep=14 कृप्या 'विदुर उवाच पॉडकास्ट' को सब्सक्राइब करें स्पॉटिफाई, गूगल पॉडकास्ट, ब्रेकर और पॉकेटकास्ट पर। धन्यवाद।

'The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam' is written by the celebrated British author and political commentator Douglas Murray. 

In this episode we have with us Mr. Adarsh Jha from Upword to discuss the issues highlighted in the book by its author. The book, as the title suggests, discusses about the issues of migration, identity, multiculturalism, political Islam and host of other concerns which Murray feels are currently ailing the European society or the western civilization as we know it. Due to which, Europe may very well lose its unique identity, culture and itself too. 

We also discuss the lessons which India can draw from the conclusion of this book which Murray pens down succinctly for us.

The listeners may also note that Mr. Adarsh Jha and Upword & Chakshu Media has done a brilliant episode in Hindi outlining the work of Douglas Murray in one of their episodes. The link for the episode has been shared below. 

https://youtu.be/CqcpZmwJ8oo

Temple, Devalaya or Mandir is considered sacred spiritual place or a shrine in the Sanatan Culture or Sanātan Dharma. In the normal parlance, people consider them as a normal place of worship and often compares them with the places of worships of Abrahamic Faiths such as Mosques or Churches etc. However, if we go back to many centuries, temples have played a very important role in community building, economy of a state, promoting culture, education and act as a binder for the community of a particular kingdom, state or an area. To demystify the meaning, role and significance of Temple or Devalaya in this episode we have with us an esteemed professor Mr. Ramakrishna Kongalla. He is an assistant professor in the premier Indian Institution of Tourism & Travel Management, Gwalior, MP.  His areas of expertise includes, Indian History, Tribal Heritage of India, Content Writing and Digital recreation. Further, Professor Ramakrishna passionately works on photographing, recording and documenting the Indian Temples. You all may also note that he conducts short term courses on ‘Heritage interpretation’ & ‘Travel Photography’. The listeners can follow and visit his Instagram profile: @tourism_teacher to follow his great work in temple tourism, conservation and its management.

India i.e. Bharat has a long and a complex history. The current days of churning which is happening in our world requires us to think out of the box. Hence, it becomes more important than ever for us to go back to our critical past; analyze it, learn from it and apply in present day situations. 

While reading the book called 'The India Way' written by our Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, a career diplomat and one of the most respected fellows in the geopolitical arena, I came across a chapter called 'Krishna's Choice' which focuses on the Mahabharata and its huge relevance in today's India. 

Though many western nations including USA and Great Britain and Asian countries such as, China and Japan have always relied on its cultures and traditions to find the answers for today; India unfortunately lacked behind in recognizing its own heritage, cultures and traditions to use it sharply to climb the ladder to attain its lost position in the world. 

As per Dr. Jaishankar, we need to learn from our texts to find the ways in the current multi-polar world and emerge as a winner in future. He provides innumerable examples from events of Mahabharata, from which one can study, learn and apply the same in the geopolitical arena. 

 

Khalsa was formed by Sri Guru Gobind Singhji (the tenth guru) to institutionalize the Sikh Faith; which was founded by Sri Guru Nanak (the first guru) and later other gurus who promoted and spread the Sikh Faith. 

In this episode we have our guest Adarsh Jha who dispels the reasons on why and how the institute of Khalsa was formed by Sri Guru Gobind Singhji and what were the reasons for the same. The episode also throws light on the power dynamics of 17-18th century in the land of five rivers and the hill states of our nation.

Further, Adarsh also breaks down certain popular myths in relation to the same which gets amplified a lot on social media.

Genghis Khan (The Universal Ruler) was the foremost conqueror our world and the humanity has witnessed till date. But usually, he is protrayed as the mongol barbarian who plundered the lands along with his horde and killed scores of population in his quest to increase the boundaries of Mongol Nation. However, there is more to this enigmatic personality.

Thanks to the new research and renewed vigour to know this man by the historians, the discovery of the Secret History of Mongols dispelled many notions regarding this enigmatic personality and Dev Iyer is with us as our guest in this very special episode with his solid research on the same to dispel those to you.

Further, we are also leaving a link to a superb song by a Mongolian Metal Band called 'The Hu', which conveys how Mongols fought their enemies.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM8dCGIm6yc

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Farm Bills!!!! These two words we have have been hearing since the protests began in December 2020. However, many of us are not aware of what these three farm bills entails. Further, what is MSP? why a particular group of farmers are so adamant on MSP assurance and how many of us understand what MSP is? 

Tune in to listen to our Episode 3 Part 1 which discusses and provides an overview on the Farm Laws and MSP. 

You can access all three Farm Laws from the links below:

http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222039.pdf

http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222040.pdf

http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222038.pdf

 

"Panipat" - This town of Haryana invokes lot of emotions in our country. The battlefield of Panipat has witnessed innumerable battles since the days of Mahabharata which was fought in Kurukshetra. In the medieval times, it has witnessed not one but three huge battles which decided the course of our sub-continent i.e. India. In this episode we take you through the third battle which was fought between Peshwa Sadashiv Rao Bhau of Maratha State and Ahmed Shah Abdali or Durrani of Afghanistan. 

Sadoba or Sadashiv Rao Bhau will always remain 'Abhimanyu' for the Maratha State, who sacrificed himself after fighting the great battle alone and perished; fighting for the larger cause for establishing 'Hindu Paatshahi' in the sub-continent. 

Further, I would like to give credit to Mr. Uday Kulkarni and his book 'Solstice at Panipat' which acts as an inspiration behind this episode. 

Har Har Mahadev!

Why political literacy is important? what is political literacy? Can political literacy be achieved by understanding the places and its cultures; studying and learning regarding the great personalities of those places, while avoiding to make them larger than life or a 'god' to them; to know history of the place; and to actively participate in the society to uplift the society by contributing positively to it....? 

This podcast answers some of these pertinent questions, where Mr. Rajesh Warrier, our first guest, talks about his own journey and experiences while making himself a political literate who can in the process contribute positively to the political discourse of this nation.