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#mahabharat #vaad #vidurneeti Ami Ganatra is an alumna of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). A management professional, she is also a devout yoga practitioner, a certified yoga instructor, and a student of Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems. Her books Mahabharata Unravelled and Ramayana Unravelled, are not retellings or imaginations, but an attempt to go back to the original itihasa and present the story, learnings and nuances for what they are, and make the epics accessible to all. Her latest book 'Mahabharata Unravelled - II: The Dharma Discourses' is now out and is available at https://www.amazon.in/Mahabharata-Unravelled-II-Dharma-Discourses-ebook/dp/B0CTFMD1CQ?ref_=ast_author_mpb 0:00 Promo 1:32 Should we keep Mahabharat at home 5:23 Why Mahabharat is a Dharma Shashtra 7:34 The origin of concept of 'Raja' 12:20 Who is an ideal Raja? 16:21 Bhishma on foundational principle of Raj-Dharma 20:07 Mahabharat as Arthashastra 24:17 Praja's happiness bigger than Raja's EGO 25:54 Modi & Rajdharma 31:44 धर्मस्य मूलम अर्थम् 36:45 Mahabharat, GST & Sin 41:05 Vidur Neeti, explained 48:23 विनाश काले विपरीत बुद्धि 51:18 Story of Lomesh & lesson for India in International Relations 57:09 Did Pandavs really go to hell?

#pakistan #imrankhanpti #pakistanarmy Tilak Devasher has authored four widely acclaimed books on Pakistan, including 'Pakistan: Courting the Abyss' (December 2016), 'Pakistan: At the Helm' (July 2018), 'Pakistan: The Balochistan Conundrum' (July 2019), and 'The Pashtuns: A Contested History' (September 2022). Tilak Devasher retired as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India in October 2014. Currently, he serves as a Member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), Consultant at the Vivekananda International Foundation, Emeritus Resource Faculty at Rashtriya Raksha University, and Distinguished Fellow at the United Services Institution of India. His professional career, which included service in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and overseas, focused on security issues, especially pertaining to India’s neighbourhood. Post-retirement, he has maintained a keen interest in these issues, with a special focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan. Vaibhav Singh is founder of Defensive Offense and DO News. 0:00 Promo 3:03 Funeral of democracy 6:04 Pak Netflix: Picking a PM 8:26 Bilawal - Next Foreign Minister? 10:30 Bilawal Vs Rahul Gandhi 13:55 Maula Jatt Jingoism 15:16 Imran Khan Hanger 18:30 Why Nawaz was ousted by fauj 23:52 Nawaz - Opening batsman to PM kursi 26:17 Motormouth Generals 27:45 Asim Munir trying to prove himself 30:52 Nawaz returns & relations with India 34:34 Pak army creating pro-India mahaul? 36:52 They hate India to the core 40:22 Pakistan’s Fault-line: Pashtuns 46:26 Genesis of Baloch fault line 49:24 Dr Mahrang Baloch’s painful story 51:53 Modern leadership for Baloch 53:37 What if Baloch-Pashtuns unite? 56:34 China’s CPEC is dead 1:01:35 Balochs united for first time 1:04:03 Why West is also supporting Baloch now? 1:06:59 Why this election is so boring? 1:12:00 Future of Pakistan

Priyam Gandhi-Mody is a strategist specializing in political communication. She frequently writes political non-fiction and ‘A Nation To Protect’ is her third book. She’s an alumna of the University of Delaware and Florida State University. Having worked briefly at the Capitol in Tallahassee, she now lives in Mumbai with her husband, son and a golden retriever. Her latest book 'What if there was no Congress: The uncensored history of India' is now out. You can order your copy here: https://www.amazon.in/What-There-Was-Congress-Independent/dp/9357028935 0:00 Promo 2:31 Interesting what IFs of history 3:53 Nehru-Gandhi family Vs Congress party 5:22 Modi Vs BJP 6:21 Gems of Mani Shankar Aiyar 8:02 Why blame Congress for partition? 11:00 Gandhi, Jinnah & path to partition 15:09 Why Nehru-Patel are villains of partition? 20:13 Nehru & family hijacked party against Gandhi’s wishes? 22:09 Nehru, Hari Singh, Abdullah, Mountbatten & Kashmir blunder 30:01 Nehru’s Himalayan blunder of 1962 35:34 How Congress invented socialism backed political corruption 40:36 Nehru’s ‘Primary’ Sin 45:49 Sonia angry against Rao-Manmohan for 1991 reforms 47:49 What if there was no BJP 50:01 Congress’ Sin of 1984 53:40 JP was slow poisoned by Indira?

Shweta Singh Kirti, a fashion designer trained at India’s National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), transformed her career trajectory after obtaining an MBA in the USA. Her fusion of business acumen and spirituality birthed into a passion project called Damara Kids, an online mindfulness programme for children. Here, she imparts mindfulness and meditation techniques, fostering focus, concentration and self-mastery, empowering them to unleash their potential. Beyond her role with Damara Kids, Shweta is deeply involved in several non-profit initiatives and has served on the board of OMniAwareness. As a public figure with a substantial following, she serves as an inspiration to many, standing as a thought leader in the realms of holistic well-being and spiritual enlightenment. Following the tragic loss of her brother, Sushant Singh Rajput, she embarked on several months of extensive solitary retreats. This profound and transformative experience gave birth to her first book, Pain: A Portal to Enlightenment. Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.in/Pain-Enlightenment-Shweta-Singh-Kirti/dp/0143461362#:~:text=what%20was...-,In%20the%20book%20%22Pain%3A%20A%20Portal%20to%20Enlightenment%22%20by,inspiring%20and%20remarkable%20was%20the 0:00 Promo 3:35 When Shweta got to know about SSR’s death 8:04 When you don’t get to say your goodbyes 10:00 Childhood memories with Sushant 15:03 Something was troubling Sushant 18:43 Public & media trial 20:51 Family has still not got closure 23:07 Big hope from CBI & a request 25:59 How Shweta dealt with her pain 31:21 Sushant’s family has faced a lot of pain 34:15 Was Sushant spiritual? 38:20 Bollywood’s shallowness & Sushant 40:26 Why there is so much anxiety today 41:53 First Samadhi Experience 49:30 Spirituality & Science 53:47 The Vedanta Way 57:20 Importance of Deep Sleep 58:13 No bigger intoxicant than spirituality 1:01:20 Investigating awareness 1:07:41 If everything is moh maaya, what’s the point 1:10:18 Without pain, no enlightenment? 1:11:25 Transcending duality 1:15:31 Message to Sushant’s fans

Hukmdev Narayan Yadav is a politician from Bihar, who has been Union Minister of State. He is the recipient of Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. He represented the Madhubani constituency of Bihar in 1977, 1999, 2009, and 2014. He was with Socialist Party in 1960s and various faces of Janata Dal and its off-shoots in 1980s, but later he joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 1993. Yadav is known for his fiery speeches in the parliament. In August 2018, Yadav was recipient of Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for 2014-2017 period and was felicitated at an event at the central hall of Parliament.

Sharmistha Mukherjee is daughter of India's 13th President Pranab Mukherjee. She is an Indian Kathak dancer, choreographer, former politician of the Indian National Congress and an author. Her book 'Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers" is now out.

Swapan Dasgupta is a senior Indian journalist and politician. He is one of foremost Conservative writers, writing columns for leading English dailies espousing Indian nationalism. He is a former member of the Rajya Sabha. In 2015, Dasgupta was conferred with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to literature and education. He fought the 2021 West Bengal assembly election on BJP ticket from Tarakeshwar.

Dr MeenakshiJain is a historian interested in cultural and religious developments in ancient and medieval India. Her recent publications include Vasudeva Krishna and Mathura (2021); Flight of Deities and Rebirth of Temples (2019); The Battle for Rama: Case of the Temple at Ayodhya (2017); Sati: Evangelicals, Baptist Missionaries, and the Changing Colonial Discourse (2016); and Rama and Ayodhya (2013). In 2020, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.

Neerja Chowdhury is an award-winning journalist, columnist, and political commentator. In the course of a distinguished career of over forty years, she was political editor of the Indian Express for ten years and covered the terms of eight prime ministers and ten Lok Sabha elections. She has won several prestigious awards for her journalism including the first Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediapersons (1981), the India Today–PUCL Journalism for Human Rights Award (1983), and the Prem Bhatia Award for Best Political Reporting (2009–10). She is contributing editor, the Indian Express, and her weekly column, The Neerja Chowdhury Column, is widely followed by participants and observers of contemporary Indian politics.

Sheba Ghosh is a creative filmmaker who combines her passion for storytelling with her diverse background in air traffic control and human resources management. She has been working as a filmmaker at Sheba Ghosh Productions since January 2022, where she writes, directs, and edits films and short format video stories on various topics, such as social issues, culture, and history. She has also completed an online certificate in copywriting which enhances her writing and communication skills. Her commitment to have a fair, inclusive and diverse workplace is reflected in her completion of an online course on PoSH. She has over 10 years of experience in the Indian Air Force, where she served as an air traffic controller and a senior human resources manager, handling complex operations, leading teams, and managing personnel.

Adarsh Pandit is a graduate from IIT Delhi. He is a political strategist.

Jay Vardhan Singh is currently doing his PhD in Ancient Indian History at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. His area of interest includes the Ancient and early medieval history of the Indian subcontinent. Follow Jay’s YouTube channel (English): @JayVardhanSingh; Hindi:@ThestoryofIndia