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What This MeansEP122: Bengal Violence Not New – Why Hindus Still Vote For MamataSwarajya's Jaideep Mazumdar explains:- Why Bengali Hindus vote for Mamata Banerjee and her party- Why 'intellectuals' of Bengal have been silent about the Murshidabad violence- The drawbacks of BJP in West Bengal- Whether a strong RSS presence in Bengal can help the BJP in the assembly elections2025-04-1622 min
What This MeansEP108: Jharkhand Verdict — Exploring The Fault In BJP MachineryThe only hope for the BJP in Jharkhand was to consolidate non-tribal votes, but they failed in doing so. Political analyst Suyash Jha explains what led to this failure and key takeaways from the state election results in this episode of WTM with Diksha Yadav.
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What This MeansEP104: Candidate List Out — It's Yogi vs Akhilesh In UP Bypolls"I would say that the BJP, SP, and even the BSP have taken the caste equation into consideration in their candidate selection. However, as it seems right now, the BJP has an edge in six seats, while the SP has an edge in three seats of the nine seats up for bypolls," says Amit Yadav in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
In this episode:
1. How prepared was Congress... to not fight in the UP bypolls
2. Yogi Adityanath vs Akhilesh Yadav
3. The nine bypoll seats: who has an...2024-10-2821 min
What This MeansEP103: Jharkhand 2024 — Women Voters & Key Poll Narratives"The major challenge the BJP is currently facing in Jharkhand is consolidating votes from the lower economic classes.
Due to schemes like the Mukhya Mantri Maiya Samman Yojana (which has influenced female voters) and the emergence of a new player in the coal mining belt, Jairam Mahato, the contest has become increasingly close and intense.
So the worry for the BJP is not that it is not gaining on tribal votes. It is that it needs to consolidate the votes of lower economic classes in Jharkhand's non-tribal seats sufficiently to secure victory in the elections,"...2024-10-2221 min
What This MeansEP102: Decoding India - Canada RowThe 'R&AW (read RAA) ki sajish' narrative never gets old and is back yet again, says Rohit Pathania.
In this episode, we discuss:
The dominance of Khalistani elements in Canada and Canadian politics
The rising discontent among people in Canada against their PM Justin Trudeau and the various challenges facing Canada
The Chinese interference in Canadian elections
US backing Canada in the Nijjar case
What next in India-Canada relations? And more!
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What This MeansEP101: Maha 2024 — The Sena vs Sena Battle'Those writing Uddhav Thackeray's speech are doing a disservice not to him but to the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray. Balasaheb's legacy is being undermined by the speeches that Uddhav has been delivering that are filled with anti-Hindu rhetoric, whether it was the 'gobar' jibe and now the 'cow's mooing' comment.
'At this point, by making such comments, whose support is Thackeray trying to gain? It is clear to everyone that the Muslim votes Shiv Sena (UBT) received during the Lok Sabha elections were due to its alliance with Congress—those are actually Congress voters', says Varun Singh on...2024-10-1624 min
What This MeansEP100: Can Haryana Results Shape 'Maha 2024'?In conversation with Rohit Pathania and Krishna Dange - Can Haryana assembly election results shape Maharashtra elections?
In this episode of 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨, we discuss:
Haryana election results – key takeaways
How Haryana results can shape Maharashtra elections
The present situation of: a. Maratha voters b. SC/ST and Minority voters c. Farmers and businesses
Is freebie politics the magic wand to win elections? And more!
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What This MeansEP99: Delhi 2025 — Making Sense Of Kejriwal's PoliticsFrom autorickshaw drivers to youngsters, at least six major groups that previously supported and voted for the Aam Aadmi Party in the last Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections are no longer backing the party. They feel deeply disappointed and angered by the AAP government's failure to deliver on its electoral promises, says Kapil Mishra, BJP Delhi's vice president, in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
1. Kejriwal's jail, bail and resignation saga
2. What's Kejriwal's math behind making Atishi Marlena the Delhi CM?
3. What has changed in Delhi and Delhi BJP in the...2024-09-2616 min
What This MeansEP98: PDA & Thakurs — Behind Akhilesh's STF JibeWhat's the motive behind SP chief Akhilesh Yadav targeting the Thakur/Rajput community in Uttar Pradesh by calling the Special Task Force the Special Thakur Force and then the Special Thoko Force? Will pushing such caste-based narrative advantage the Samajwadi Party in the 2027 assembly elections in the state?
Amit Yadav, political commentator from UP, explains it all in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
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What This MeansEP97: BJP's Maha Mistake — The Ajit Pawar NCP Alliance?"Inducting Ajit Pawar and taking his men (in Maha Yuti Alliance)... hasn't gone very well with the voters or the cadre, and right now it looks like a failure... NCP performed the worst amongst all the six major parties in the state in the Lok Sabha elections...
"But I wouldn't say it is a complete failure yet... We will have to wait for the assembly election because Ajit Pawar has those MLAs who have been winning assembly elections consistently," says Varun Singh in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
To listen to...2024-09-1823 min
What This MeansEP96: Haryana Polls: Congress On Cruise Control?"There is no Congress wave in Haryana; rather, there is a wave against the BJP. Congress was absent for the last four years, only becoming active shortly before the Lok Sabha elections when it finally got its act together. Otherwise, Congress was completely absent. Congress is simply benefiting from the anti-incumbency wave that we are currently seeing against the BJP."
Abhinav Katyal, in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, discusses the following:
1. Hooda vs Selja: Is the fight for chief ministership still on?
2. The winnable faces among the independent/rebel...2024-09-1531 min
What This MeansEP95: Kashmir: Who Is The B-Team Of The BJP?"There are rumours, very strong rumours, in the Valley... that Engineer Rashid is being used by the 'agencies'... sort of planting him in the midst of the election campaign."
"However, it seems very unlikely that the BJP should be working with an entity or a person like Engineer Rashid... whatever happens covertly is different, and none of us are privy to that. But overtly, I would find it very difficult for them to join with him because there is no common ground at all."
"Rashid won the LS seat because of the sympathy votes. And...2024-09-1121 min
What This MeansEP94: Uttar Pradesh — Countdown To 2027"BJP should avoid introducing any major reforms for some time, as public sentiment has been quite negative towards them. Whatever they do, they are likely to face even more criticism comparatively."
In this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, our guest, Amit Yadav, discusses the following:
What's happening in UP politics wrt BJP and SP.
What is the situation on the 10 seats that will go for bypolls this year.
Impact of decisions like retracting the digital attendance for teachers.
Why BJP should majorly focus on regaining support from Kurmi and SC/ST communities.
What...2024-09-0714 min
What This MeansEP93: Hooda Vs Selja: Trouble For Congress In Haryana?The five-cornered fight in the Haryana elections may work to the BJP's advantage, as AAP and the two alliances (INLD-BSP & JJP-ASP) could split the Congress vote more than the BJP's, turning it into a close contest between Congress and the BJP.
In this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, our guest, Rohit Pathania, discusses the following:
Is Congress entering the elections without a CM face a good or bad move for them?
The power struggle between the Hooda and Selja camps within Haryana Congress.
BJP's candidate selection strategy.
The impact of INLD-BSP, JJP-ASP, and...2024-08-3115 min
What This MeansEP90: Bengal Horror: Kolkata Police On Intimidation Spree?"I want to understand on what basis did the Kolkata police sent me a notice when in 2023 there is a Supreme Court judgement in some other case where the Supreme Court has said that members of the editors guild journalists cannot be arrested even if what they are publishing is fake because they are doing their job. This is a Supreme Court judgement.
"I am just a citizen journalist. I am asking questions. I am not even writing a fake report. I am just questioning the Kolkata police and want to know some answers. So the...2024-08-1617 min
What This MeansEP89: 'Maha' Politics: The Uddhav Sena’s Silence"If you look at the statements made by leaders of these three parties (Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCPSP) over the past few years, it becomes clear that they have not been in favour of granting reservations to Marathas.
However, with elections approaching, they are unlikely to express this openly for fear of losing votes, as Marathas constitute a significant portion of the state's population," says Krishna Dange.
He explains what Uddhav Sena's silence on the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Maratha reservation issue mean, and who will benefit more from this silence—the Maha Yu...2024-08-1418 min
What This MeansEP88: Olympics: More Indian Fans WantedAs the 2024 Paris Olympics come to an end, listen to Sumati Mehrishi discuss in depth why and how we need to build spectatorship for various games and athletes, and the kind of impact it can bring in this episode of 'What This Means' with Diksha Yadav.
Don't miss Sumati sharing lovely anecdotes and inspiring stories of athletes, along with insights into the work being done by the government under schemes like Khelo India and TOPS. (Do you know why PR Shreejesh chose goalkeeping in hockey? Find out in the episode)
To listen to latest podcast...2024-08-1241 min
What This MeansEP87: Sheikh Mujib’s Role In Direct Action Day"Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, the founding father of Bangladesh, did not just play an important role in Direct Action Day but was an instigator of the 'Great Calcutta Killings'," says Rohit Pathania in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
- 16 August 2024 - Why we should never forget the Direct Action Day
- What was the role of Sheikh Mujibur in the Direct Action Day
- Mujibur's secret meeting with Jawaharlal Nehru
- Why Indira Gandhi helped in the release of Mujibur from Pakistan prison
- The plight...2024-08-0926 min
What This MeansEP86: Prashant Kishor’s Blitzkrieg In Bihar"People in Bihar are seeing Jan Suraaj’s cadre being more active and loyal. Additionally, instead of endless whining about the issues, the party's young team also presents a roadmap for solving the problems," says Abhishek Kumar in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
- All that Prashant Kishor is doing in Bihar
- Why RJD fears PK and his party
- What PK's entry into politics mean for the BJP & NDA
- PK's influence, advantage & disadvantage
To listen to latest podcast episodes & qu...2024-08-0720 min
What This MeansEP85: Bangladesh Regime Change: Another India Ally Down"Hasina’s resignation is very bad news for India. More so since India has, displaying poor judgement, put all its eggs in one basket. India has been backing Hasina to the exclusion of all other parties, including the BNP, whose overtures towards India have been repeatedly rebuffed by New Delhi," says Jaideep Mazumdar in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
- How this regime change in Bangladesh can impact India in the short and long term
- Why Sheikh Hasina government failed to control violence and maintain law and order
- B...2024-08-0513 min
What This MeansEP84: Narrative Battles & BJP’s Messaging"BJP needs a single point person to take on Rahul Gandhi. This person must be young, articulate, and have worked their way up from the grassroots level," says Abhishek Banerjee in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
One of the main criticisms the BJP faces is its ability to create the right narrative, counter the Opposition's narrative, and its messaging and communication style. In this episode, we look at what has and hasn't worked for the BJP regarding these issues.
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What This MeansEP83: ThePluralismProject | Hinduism Vs Heterodox Religions#ThePluralismProject 03 | ft. Aravindan Neelakandan
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Emergence of Samanvaya
2. Samanvaya vs Tolerance
3. Samanvaya Across Religions: Pluralistic vs Monopolitistic Religions
4. Hinduism vs Heterodox Religions
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What This MeansEP82: Budget 2024 — Bihar Needed This & More"Bihar has zero expressways as of now, so the state really needed this and still needs a lot more," says Adarsh Pandit as he explains what Budget 2024 means for the state of Bihar in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
In this episode:
- Why there is no mention of poll-bound states—Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Haryana—in the Budget
- The importance of various infrastructure projects announced and the implementation challenges
- The tourism boost in the Magadh region
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What This MeansEP81: Is Jammu & Kashmir Ready For Elections?'Major issue in Jammu region is security. People are afraid and worried about what is happening because terror attacks happened in Kathua and Reasi; these are safe places. Jammu is also worried about demographic invasion by Rohingyas,' says Sunanda Vashishtha.
In this episode of What This Means, we discuss:
1. What has changed in the past 10 years in J&K politics
2. Various political parties in J&K and their transition over time
3. Why Omar Abdullah's National Conference has an edge in the valley
4. Major issues of people of Jammu...2024-07-1838 min
What This MeansEP80: UP - BJP Review Meet A Sham?In this episode of 'What This Means,' we discuss with our guest Amit Yadav the following:
1. Key takeaways from the BJP's election review meet in Uttar Pradesh
2. Sarkaar vs. Sangathan: What to make of the blame game
3. What really went wrong for the BJP in UP that no one is talking about
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What This MeansEP79: WTM | BJP vs Congress — Who Has The Edge In Haryana Elections?The BJP's silence on nearly everything is something that will probably start haunting it very soon if it does not come out all guns blazing now, countering the narrative and social media strategy that the opposition is mounting against it, says Rohit Pathania in this episode of WTM with Diksha Yadav.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What's working for Congress in Haryana
- Challenges for the BJP ahead of the Haryana assembly elections
- Will JJP once again become kingmaker?
- What does INLD - BSP alliance mean?2024-07-1116 min
What This MeansEP78: ThePluralismProject | ‘Hindu’ — Guardians of Theodiversity#ThePluralismProject 02 | ft. Aravindan Neelakandan
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Emergence of Hindu Consciousness as the National Conscience of India
2. The term 'Hindu' over time
3. The Hindu Identity & Theodiversity
4. Hindu Rashtra - Existential Reality
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Nishchayacha MahameruAfzal Khan's Attack on SwarajyaAfzal Khan started occupying parts of Swarajya. His subedar were spread everywhere. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj worried about people of swarajya so asked them to join Khan without opposing him.& he decided to leave for Javali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-0807 min
What This MeansEP77: ThePluralismProject | Sacred Origins: Monotheistic, Monopolistic & Pluralistic Religion#ThePluralismProject 01 | ft. Aravindan Neelakandan
In this episode we discuss:
1. Emergence of Religious Consciousness
2. Differenece b/w Monotheistic, Monopolistic & Pluralistic Religion
3. What Happens When Theodiversity Declines?
4. The Need to Preserve Theodiversity
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What This MeansEP76: WTM | ‘Maha’ Political Drama — What’s New?'The biggest challenge for the BJP in Maharashtra is that the Marathi media is completely hostile to them. It's just not favourable to the BJP, and also every day they are involved in creating fake news, news without any fact-checking and running it like a narrative,' says Anay Joglekar in this episode of WTM with Diksha Yadav.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Who has an edge? Mahayuti, or MVA
- Maratha agitation and the Maharashtra vs Gujarat narrative
- Major challenges for the Mahayuti ahead of the state assembly...2024-07-0225 min
What This MeansEP75: WTM | 2024 — Factors Influencing Jharkhand Politics"BJP lost all the 5 Scheduled Tribe reserved Lok Sabha seats of Jharkhand this time (in the 2024 general elections), however, this anti-BJP sentiment was not built overnight among the STs, but rather has been happening since long," says Suyash Jha, in this episode of WTM with Diksha Yadav.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Which political party is dominant in which region
- 5 Major concerns of the people of Jharkhand
- Major challenges for the BJP ahead of the state assembly elections
- Why JMM's strategy worked
...2024-06-2527 min
What This MeansEP74: ThePluralismProject | Who speaks on Hindu Dharma — The one hurting or the one healing it?#ThePluralismProject 01 | Hindutva with Aravindan Neelakandan
In this episode we discuss:
1. Hindutva, Hindu Dharma & Hinduism
2. The Emergence of Hindu Consciousness
3. Samanvaya & Protecting the Theo-diversity
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What This MeansEP73: Modi 3.0 — New Government, Same TeamModi 3.0 is here. It's a new government, but the same government. While the NDA alliance partners have been accommodated in the cabinet, much of the core team and key ministries remain the same as in the Modi 2.0 government.
In this episode we discuss with our guest Banuchandar Nagarajan what this really means:
- Why the core team remain the same, and same leaders chosen for key ministries
- Various criticisms & why the Finance Minister and Railways Minister remain unchanged
- Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Key takeaways
To listen to latest podcast e...2024-06-1314 min
What This MeansEP72: 2024 AP — Chandrababu Naidu Is Back And HowIn this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, we discuss with our guests, Sharan Setty and S Rajesh the Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha results.
- What went wrong for Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party YSRCP
- Who voted for TDP and BJP
- Key issues in Andhra Pradesh
- What the new TDP-led govt should focus on
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What This MeansEP71: 2024 — Decoding The ‘Maha’ DebacleA region-wise analysis of BJP-led NDA's gains and losses in Maharashtra post Lok Sabha results and the reasons behind them.
'Delay in finalising the candidates, anti-incumbency and misjudging the mood on the ground, Maratha agitation, vilification of Devendra Fadnavis, overconfidence' are some the major factors leading to decline in BJP's and NDA's seats in Maharashtra, says Krishna Dange in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav.
Which factor was dominant on which Lok Sabha seat? Did BJP's alignment with the Ajit Pawar led NCP and Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena backfire them? Find...2024-06-0831 min
What This MeansEP70: 2024 — Major Takeaways From Punjab, J&K, HP Results'I do not see Punjab Lok Sabha results as a defeat for the BJP. In fact, I think it's a very good sign of the things to come if the BJP continues with a serious strategy in the state now and will definitely have a big impact in the 2027 assembly elections in the state,' says Rohit Pathania as he shares major takeaways from the 2024 Lok Sabha election results for Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav. (Recorded on 5-6-2024)
- What explains Congress, AAP, SAD wins...2024-06-0617 min
What This MeansEP69: 2024— Kerala Breached; Key Takeaways'BJP is yet to pull votes from the Left,' says Venu Gopal Narayanan as he shares three major takeaways from the 2024 Lok Sabha election results for Kerala in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav. (Recorded on 5-6-2024)
- What worked for Congress in Kerala?
- What did not work for the Left in Kerala?
- What explains BJP's victory in Thrissur and vote share increase in Alappuzha and other seats
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id...2024-06-0512 minNishchayacha MahameruExpansion of SwarajyaIn this podcast, we will see what letter did Adil Shah send to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj? How Swarajya expanded, how Torna, Sinhgarh, Kondhana & Purandar Fort added in Swarajya. Adil Shah’s alertness & arrest of Shahaji Maharaj, Adil Shah's demand to release Shahaji Maharaj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-3106 minNishchayacha MahameruSwarajya Work BeginsIn the third episode we delve in to story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's swarajya work begins. He took oath in the temple of Rohideshwar to Establish Swarajya, Discussion with mavale regarding first attack, planning strategy of attack, Attack on Rohideshwar Fort & Victory of Rohideshwar Fort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-3108 min
What This MeansEP68: 2024 — BJP or BJD: Who Will Lead In Odisha?'If I were to put a number, I would say that the BJP is likely to inch very close to the halfway majority mark in the Odisha Vidhan Sabha elections. We will see after June 4, if the BJP gets an absolute majority, that's a different game altogether, they form the govt.
But even if they don't, if they are near the majority mark, I think there will be a lot of interesting political developments happening. And Odisha, in that case, is likely to have a BJP-led coalition government, says Jaideep Mazumdar in this episode of What This...2024-05-3117 min
What This MeansEP67: Vacant Centre-Left Space In Indian PoliticsRahul Gandhi has pushed the Congress party to the extreme left, and has pried open the centre-left space in Indian politics, says Banuchandar Nagarajan, in today's episode of What This Means with Diksha.
We discuss with him:
1. What exactly is left of centre wrt Indian politics?
2. The drawbacks of left ecosystem
3. Why should Modi not be seen at the left of centre space?
4. Can any regional party take over this space in national politics in the next 10 years?
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What This MeansEP66: Haryana — Why Winning All 10 Seats Is Difficult For BJPThe BJP won all 10 LS seats in 2019. However, this might not be the case this time. 'Rohtak and Sirsa are the most difficult seats for the BJP to win this time,' says Arihant Pawariya in this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav. We discuss:
- The most challenging seats for the BJP in Haryana
- Factors going against the BJP
- How people of Haryana vote
- Major issues of the people
- Post Lok Sabha results, issues that need to be addressed before the state a...2024-05-2416 min
What This MeansEP65: Who Will Win UP's Amethi & Raebareli?All eyes are on the two hot seat of Uttar Pradesh - Amethi & Raebareli, where the BJP and Congress (of the INDI Alliance) aggressively did their campaigning.
Our guest, Sumati Mehrishi, was on the ground in both of these Lok Sabha constituencies. She shares her insights from the ground, the major issues of the people, and the voters perceptions and views about the candidates (Dinesh Pratap Singh vs Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani vs KL Sharma), and the narratives driving the voters on the ground in this episode of What This Means with Diksha. (Recorded on 21-05-2024) 2024-05-2220 min
What This MeansEP64: Difference Between — Uddhav & Balasaheb's SenasUddhav Thackeray, in his speech on May 16, referred to the saffron-coloured RSS flag as 'dusting cloth.' Later, after facing criticism from several sections, he backtracked on his statement. To give the impression that he was against the BJP and not the RSS, he said that the BJP has become heady with power to such an extent that it might ban the RSS soon.
Uddhav Thackrey's Shiv Sena has been facing a lot of criticism for a while now for taking a different stand on various issues than his father, Balasaheb's Shiv Sena. In this episode of W...2024-05-2129 min
What This MeansEP63: What Exactly Is Going On In AAP?What happened on 13th May is still not clear. It started with Swati Maliwal alleging assault by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's PA, Bibhav Kumar, at the CM residence to Sanjay Singh accepting the allegation, saying, 'Bibhav Kumar ne Swati Maliwal ke saath badtameezi ki, abhadrata ki,' to now AAP and its leaders denying it, saying she wanted to entrap Kejriwal in a false case, while Maliwal says the truth will come out when CCTV footage is accessed.
We discuss the Maliwal case and the mess going on in the Aam Aadmi Party in this episode of...2024-05-1719 min
What This MeansEP62: Does This Video Reflect The Reality Of Bihar Today?At an event in Bihar's Patliputra, RJD leader and former minister in the state government, Tej Pratap Yadav, was seen pushing his own party worker. And even as Yadav entered into an altercation with the person, his sister and RJD candidate for Patliputra seat, Misa Bharti, kept waving to the crowd, and some person kept singing loudly, creating a thoroughly dystopian scene. Does this reflect the reality of Bihar today?
Our guest, Adarsh Pandit, explains this and the present situation of the RJD, JDU, and BJP in Bihar in this episode of What This Means with Diksha...2024-05-1419 min
What This MeansEP61: 2024 — What's Next In Haryana?Haryana goes to poll on 25th May in the 5th phase of the Lok Sabha elections. In this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, we discuss with our guest Rohit Pathania the following: (recorded on 8-05-2024)
- What unfolds now in Haryana after BJP loses it's majority mark in the state assembly
- Where BJP, Congress and JJP stand as of now
- The most challenging seats for the BJP in Haryana
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What This MeansEP60: 2024 — 3 Reasons Why Rahul Gandhi Might Not Win RaebareliOur guest, Shriniwas Gour, is confident that Rahul Gandhi has very little chance of winning Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency, which has been a Congress stronghold for decades. It is very likely that he would lose to BJP candidate Dinesh Pratap Singh, he says.
In this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, we discuss: (recorded on 6-05-2024)
- Why Rahul is likely to lose the Raebareli seat
- Why Priyanka or Sonia Gandhi were not chosen to fight from the RBL seat
- The 8–10 challenging seats for th...2024-05-0621 min
What This MeansEP59: 2024 — BJP Challenges Congress' Chhindwara LegacyMadhya Pradesh's Chhindwara has been a Congress stronghold for the past four decades. But this time, the BJP looks strong. As Chhindwara goes for voting tomorrow, in the latest episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, Sharan brings us stories from the Chhindwara constuency. This includes:
- Campaign scenes in Chhindwara
- Pros and Cons of BJP's Vivek Bunty Sahu and Congress' Nakul Nath
- How people of Chhindwara vote
- Major issues of people in the region
(Recorded on 18-04-2024) To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download...2024-04-1817 min
What This MeansEP58: 2024 — In Dausa, People Want Water & A New FaceIn this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, we discuss all that's happening in Dausa. The Dausa Lok Sabha constituency, situated within Rajasthan, is designated as an ST category parliament seat among the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.
The people of Dausa tell Ankit Saxena that their major concern is the lack of water availability. 'Whoever can give us that, we will vote for them,' they say.
Dausa is in for a neck-to-neck fight b/w BJP and the Congress. A strong Modi factor exists, plus a new face for the c...2024-04-1813 min
What This MeansEP57: 2024 — The Current Pulse In Bihar's GayaThe Swarajya team is on the ground, covering elections. In the latest episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, we spoke to Abhishek Kumar, who spent a lot of time talking to people in Gaya, Bihar, last week, visiting 8–10 villages/places.
He tells us about all the interesting insights he gathered from the ground - major issues of the people, and their opinions on the two main candidates fighting for the Gaya seat, which goes to polls on April 19 in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections. (Recorded on 15-04-2024).
To listen to la...2024-04-1624 min
What This MeansEP56: 2024—Who Will Lead In Bengal?It's Modi vs Mamata once again in West Bengal. In this episode of What This Means with Diksha Yadav, Jaideep Mazumdar lists out the new seats that BJP is likely to gain in Bengal in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the advantages and disadvantages for BJP and TMC this time, and, as of now, which party looks strong and on which seats. (recorded on 11-04-2024)
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What This MeansEP55: 2024—Maharashtra Politics 101In this episode of What This Means with Diksha (recorded on 3 April 2024), we discuss with our guests — Banuchandar Nagarajan and Anay Joglekar — everything that is happening and not happening in Maharashtra.
How people of Maharashtra vote
Impact of NCP, Shiv Sena split on the ground
Which party is strong and in which region
Maharashtra politics is in a transition phase
Most challenging seats for the NDA/Maha Yuti in the state
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What This MeansEP54: 2024—Who Will Win Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore?With only a few days left, 'it's important for the BJP's K Annamalai to just focus on Coimbatore, not leave Coimbatore, not take up global issues, not go on campaigns for other people,' says Banuchandar Nagarajan.
In this episode of 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 with Diksha Yadav, we discuss the following:
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) for each party (BJP, AIADMK, DMK) and their candidates in Coimbatore.
Can the BJP's K Annamalai win the Coimbatore seat?
Top 5 seats for the NDA in Tamil Nadu and more.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta...2024-04-0314 min
What This MeansEP53: 2024 Punjab—AAP Ka Kya Hoga?In this episode of What This Means with Diksha, we discuss with Rohit Pathania the following (recorded on 27 March 2024):
Importance of Ravneet Singh Bittu, Sushil Kumar Rinku & Sheetal Angural for the BJP
Where is Raghav Chaddha
Why there are no protests in Punjab for Kejriwal's arrest
What if Bhagwant Mann breaks away from AAP
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-03-2817 min
What This MeansEP52: 2024—No Clear Winner In PunjabIn this episode of What This Means with Diksha, we discuss with our guest Rohit Pathania:
BJP's prospects in Punjab: Top 4 seats
How people of Punjab vote
BJP-SAD alliance's: pros & cons
Unpopularity of AAP, Congress' challenges, and more.
This episode was recorded and pub on the Swarajya App on 21 March 2024. To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-03-2214 min
What This MeansEP51: 2024—Haryana Cabinet Reshuffle, Khattar's Legacy & BJP-JJP SplitWhy was CM Khattar asked to resign, the achievements and failures of Manohar Lal Khattar as Chief Minister of Haryana, the BJP-JJP split, and what to expect from 2024 Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Haryana, we discuss this and more with Rohit Pathania in today's episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-03-1214 min
What This MeansEP50: 2024—Who Will Win MP’s Chhindwara?There are still rumours that Nakul Nath may join the BJP. But, apart from the Nath father-son duo, who are likely candidates for the BJP and Congress from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara seat? And what are the other seats where the BJP may face challenges in MP?
We discuss all this with Shriniwas Gour in this episode of What This Means with Diksha (Recorded on 7 March 2024).
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-03-0814 min
What This MeansEP49: 2024—Major Challenges For BJP In KeralaKerala becomes a unique case because of its remittance economy. Venu Gopal Narayanan explains the major challenges for the BJP in the state of Kerala ahead of the 2024 elections and key focus points after 2024, on this episode of What This Means with Diksha (Recorded on 5 March 2024).
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-03-0622 min
What This MeansEP48: 2024—Tamil Nadu Politics & Why PMK MattersIn this episode, we discuss with Banuchandar Nagarajan two things, the recent political developments & alliances in Tamil Nadu, the Puthiyathalaimurai TV survey, and why regional parties like PMK matter for both the BJP and AIADMK.
This episode of What This Means with Diksha is also for non-Tamil listeners who want to know about the role of smaller regional parties in the state, along with what DMK, AIADMK, and BJP are up to. (Recorded on 28 February).
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps...2024-02-2921 min
What This MeansEP47: Kamal Nath: In or Out?It's been more than a week now when the news of "Kamal Nath might join the BJP" started doing the rounds. Till today, there is ambiguity over what's cooking from BJP and Nath's end, while the congress has clearly said that both Nath and his son is not leaving Congress.
Rohit Pathania explains what's happening and what lies ahead for the Nath father-son duo in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store...2024-02-2111 min
What This MeansEP46: Farmers' Protest 2.0—Haryana MissingThis time, farmers' protest is taking place pretty much entirely from within Punjab, and we are seeing very muted responses at best from Haryana and Western UP, where the Hindu Jat community is present in fairly large numbers, says Rohit Pathania as he explains the reasons behind it in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-02-1609 min
What This MeansEP45: Why Bengal's Sandeshkhali Is A Turning PointIn one of the rare instances, we're seeing a strong localised uprising against the ruling Trinamool Party. Swarajya's Jaideep Mazumdar has been on the ground and shares his insights from ground zero on this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-02-1210 min
What This MeansEP44: BJP's 'Mission 370'PM Modi claims that BJP will win 370 seats in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, but where will it find numbers, which are the seats BJP might be counting on, Banuchandar Nagarajan explains in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-02-0919 min
What This MeansEP43: Congress Disappears From Hindi-BeltAs it looks right now, Congress finds it hard to hold it's ground in the Hindi-belt. Rohit Pathania explains the situation of INDI alliance and Congress in northern & western states - be it Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Bihar, Bengal and others in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-02-0816 min
What This MeansEP42: Actor Vijay's Political PlungeBanuchandar Nagarajan explains what actor Joseph Vijay's entry into politics in Tamil Nadu really means & how does it affect DMK, AIADMK & BJP in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-02-0611 min
What This MeansEP41: Interim Budget 2024—Key TakeawaysBanuchandar Nagarajan wears his public policy hat on, and explains major takeaways from the Interim Union Budget 2024 and what it means for the political economy with the looming elections in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-02-0214 min
What This MeansEP40: Bihar 2024—Politics & DevelopmentBanuchandar Nagarajan explains why BJP needs Nitish Kumar ahead of the 2024 elections and why state's, especially eastern Bihar's, development and infrastructure should be a priority in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-3116 min
What This MeansEP39: Maratha Quota—Fissures In Maha Yuti Alliance?Varun Singh explains the recent fissure in the Maha Yuti, the ruling alliance in Maharashtra over Maratha reservation demands, and why the BJP and its allies in the state will only gain from this electorally in today's episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2917 min
What This MeansEP38: Opposition Parties On Pran Pratishtha CeremonyOpposition parties that refrained from attending the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on 22 January had different plans for the day to send across their message.
In this episode of What This Means with Diksha, we discuss with Rohit Pathania what AAP, Congress, TMC, DMK, CPIM, and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s messaging means.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2631 min
What This MeansEP37: A Political Battle—Dharavi's Revamp Dream"Dharavi redevelopment has become a bigger bone of contention in the last few years because, probably, I don't feel many of the politicians want it because they fear that their vote bank will shift, says Varun Singh in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2617 min
What This MeansEP36: Decoding Kannada Language Row"The responsibility, I think, is on both locals as well as people who are coming in from other states to have collective pride and ownership of the city," says Surabhi Hodigere in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2612 min
What This MeansEP35: Bengal 2024—Trinamool Vs BJP'There is a lot of time between now and when the election will be held next year. But as things stand now, the BJP will not only not be able to repeat its performance, but its performance is going to be much less than the 18 seats (of the 42 seats) that it won the last time (in 2019),' says Jaideep Mazumdar in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web...2024-01-2608 min
What This MeansEP34: What Next For INDI Alliance?"Regional leaders are very clever, they know that the ploy of the Congress is to get as many seats as possible here.
"And if the recent squabbling between SP & Congress is any indication during the MP elections, it is going to be a fraud affair because when the Congress is not willing to share something of its own, why should the other parties give anything away," says Banuchandar Nagarajan in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store...2024-01-2613 min
What This MeansEP33: RRR—Changing Stance Like No Other'It's a book about either stating the obvious or contradicting oneself in the most obvious fashion,' says Tushar Gupta in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
This 14-minute episode, gives you insight to the major arguments RRR makes in his latest book & recent interviews, & what it means.
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What This MeansEP32: The New Leadership In RajasthanRohit Pathania talks in detail about the new leadership in Rajasthan - CM, DyCMs and Speaker, in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2617 min
What This MeansEP31: MP's New LeadershipShriniwas Gour speaks in detail about the new leadership in Madhya Pradesh - CM, DyCMs and Speaker, in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2613 min
What This MeansEP30: We All Couldn't Guess It, Right?Banuchandar Nagarajan discusses how Modi-Shah's recent CM choices will impact the BJP organisation in this episode of What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2517 min
What This MeansEP29: Chennai Floods & The TN PoliticsIn conversation with K Balakumar and S Rajesh on What This Means with Diksha.
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2516 min
What This MeansEP28: Supreme Court's Verdict On Article 370"Martyrs of Jammu Praja Parishad can finally rest in peace."
Rohit Pathania, in this episode of What This Means, shares his views on:
- Jammu Praja Parishad fight for abrogation of Article 370
- SC's verdict on the issue
- Justice Kaul's proposal of 'Truth & Reconciliation Committee'
- CJI DY Chandrachud's judgements in recent past
To listen to latest podcast episodes & quizzes download the Swarajya App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swarajyamag.mobile.android&pcampaignid=web_share2024-01-2516 min
SwarajyaUP Elections 2022: Om Prakash Rajbhar और अन्य छोटो दलों के साथ Akhilesh Yadav के गठबंधन के निहितार्थLast Tuesday, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav sealed an alliance with Om Prakash Rajbhar’s Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), a former BJP ally. In the 2017 Assembly polls, out of the 325 seats in the 403-member House won by the BJP and its allies, the SBSP had won four after contesting in eight. Then BJP chief Amit Shah had held a rally with Rajbhar in Mau in the run-up to the 2017 polls, something that Akhilesh Yadav did on Tuesday. The Rajbhar community accounts for an estimated 3-4 per cent of UP’s population. This may be a small propor...2021-11-0106 min
SwarajyaWHO Technical Advisory Group To Meet On 26 October Over EUL To Bharat Biotech's CovaxinSince the announcement about Covaxin data submission by Bharat Biotech for the approval from World Health Organization (WHO), reports have been emerging, predicting the date for the final decision on the Indian Covid -19 vaccine.According to WHO’s chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan, the agency’s technical advisory group will meet on 26 October to consider granting Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to the vaccine. Many people in India are keeping an eye on it because their travel plans are dependent on the WHO's EUL for the vaccine. Young people who have taken Covaxin and want to study...2021-10-2304 min
SwarajyaAs India's Vaccination Drive Achieves 100 Crore Milestone, Here Are Four Things We Need To RealiseYesterday (21 October), India crossed the remarkable milestone of 100 crore Covid-19 vaccinations. What makes this achievement especially impressive is that it was achieved in only nine months of the start of the drive. This is a testament to the state capacity of India and proves once again how efficient it can be when it sets its eyes on executing a particular project. As we celebrate this stupendous accomplishment, there are four things that need to be realised. First, while one has to appreciate the Narendra Modi-led government for delivering on the execution front and especially the brilliant way it...2021-10-2209 min
SwarajyaFinance Ministry Launches Blockchain-Based Pilot Project To Improve Efficiency In Logistics IndustryIn recent years, probably the most talked-about promising technology is 'blockchain', which has primarily been linked to cryptocurrencies. But this technology has the potential to revolutionise a variety of industries, including finance and trade. On 15 October, the Finance Ministry's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) began a prototype Electronic Cargo Tracking System(ECTS) initiative based on blockchain technology. The initiative seeks to achieve secure container documentation and GPS-based tracking. According to a recent tweet from Prasar Bharati News Services (PBNS), CBIC India “explores new frontiers for promoting #DigitalIndia by adopting blockchain for tracking move...2021-10-2104 min
SwarajyaAs India Achieves 100 Crore Vaccine Doses Milestone, Where Is Economic Recovery HeadedThe cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore milestone on Thursday and the economic recovery is expected. In the last seven years, the comprehensive entrepreneurial environment of India has gained tremendous support from its ruling government. Policy initiatives of the Narendra Modi government like Make In India, Skill Development India, MUDRA Bank, Digital India, Startup India, and now ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ are a few of the vital determinants of the upgradation of the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem. In the recent past, the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, also known as the growth...2021-10-2133 min
SwarajyaThe Long History Of Attacks On Hindus In BangladeshMany in India have been trying to falsely portray the latest horrific attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh as “isolated incidents” that are aberrations and not reflective of the ‘secular and syncretic’ culture of Bangladesh. But they are wrong, and grossly so. The attacks this time (they started Wednesday last week and are continuing) are part of the Hindu genocide that commenced exactly 75 years ago in Noakhali where hundreds of Hindus were killed, countless womenfolk raped and forcibly converted to Islam, and Hindus displaced from their properties.Since 1946, Hindus in Bangladesh have been attacked, maimed and killed, Hi...2021-10-2009 min
SwarajyaHow Ruling Awami League Members Are Involved In Attacks On Hindus In BangladeshThe widespread and well-coordinated attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh could not have happened without the complicity of ruling Awami League functionaries and leaders. And it was primarily because of the involvement of members of the ruling party that the police remained mute bystanders when Islamist mobs assaulted and killed Hindus, molested and raped Hindu women and girls, destroyed Durga Puja pandals, attacked, looted and desecrated mandirs and targeted Hindu homes and businesses. Top office bearers of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the apex body of minority bodies in that country, told Swarajya over th...2021-10-1910 min
SwarajyaDespite Maximum MSP Coverage In Punjab, The State Pushes For Revising Procurement Quantity LimitWhile Centre has capped paddy (non-basmati) procurement quantity from Punjab at 170 lakh tonnes on MSP rates, the state is pushing for a revised estimate of 190 lakh tonnes. Experts, however, claim that even this figure will not serve the purpose. They want the state to work out an estimate based on sown varieties and not loosely on the basis of few prevalent varieties. Around 32 per cent area of paddy in Punjab is under long duration varieties which give nearly 85 to 100 mann (34 to 40 quintals) yield per acre. Around 68 per cent area is under seven short duration varieties — PR-121, PR-126, PR-1...2021-10-1304 min
SwarajyaHas The Peace Process Been Derailed In Jammu And Kashmir With The Recent Killings?Until a few days ago, the discussion around Kashmir was restricted to the huge influx of tourists this year, investment proposals and other detailed project reports pertaining to the development in the valley, infrastructure projects and connectivity, and ideas around governance to further economic development and social integration of the valley with the other parts of India.However, the recent killing spree, aided by several terrorist groups, especially ‘The Resistance Front’ along with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have shifted the discussion away from the development prospects to the underlying violence within the valley.In Srin...2021-10-1314 min
SwarajyaWhy CM Ashok Gehlot Agreed To Review Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) BillAs per the NFHS-4 (2015-16), in India, 27 per cent of women aged 20-24 years got married before attaining the legal minimum age of 18. For Rajasthan, the number stood at 35 per cent. The state assembly passed the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote to amend the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act 2009. There is not much difference between the both. The 2009 act had stated the same, with the only difference being that the age mentioned was 21 years for both boys and girls. The Rajasthan government has decided to recall the rec...2021-10-1206 min
SwarajyaDecoding 13th India-China Commander Level Talks, Chinese Transgressions In Tawang And UttarakhandIndia and China held the 13th Corps Commander-level talks on the Ladakh standoff on October 10. The meeting, which started at 10:30 am, lasted for around eight-and-half hours, and concluded at 7 pm. The 13th round of military talks was held in Moldo on the Chinese side of the LAC in eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegation was led by Lt Gen PGK Menon, the Commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps. The two sides discussed disengagement from the Hot Springs area in eastern Ladakh, Indian Army sources said. The talks took place in the backdrop of two recent incidents of att...2021-10-1106 min
SwarajyaAre Religious Conversions By Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui Constitutional As AIMIM Claims?Last month, a 64-year-old cleric Maulana Kalim Siddiqui was arrested by Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorism squad (ATS) with accusations of illegal religious conversions, creating enmity, misuse of foreign funds and women trafficking. Siddiqui is widely popular among the Muslim population of India as well as neighbouring countries as a religious preacher. Since his arrest, Islamic institutions across the country, including Aligarh Muslim University, have been staging street protests, demanding his immediate release. In a press note, the ATS described Siddiqui as “Khalifa of Ali Mian in Dawah activities”, that is, kingpin of conversion rackets in India. The not...2021-10-1108 min
SwarajyaAmi Ganatra Discusses Her Book 'Mahabharata Unravelled: Lesser-Known Facets Of A Well-Known History'Millennia have passed since the dharma yudhha of the cousins shook the land of Bharata. But this history of our ancestors continues to fascinate us. Even today, we have passionate discussions about the people and their actions in the epic, fervidly defending our favourites and denouncing others. The number of works on the Mahabharata-adaptations, retellings and fiction-that still get written is a testimony to its enduring relevance. While the general storyline is largely known, a lot of questions and myths prevail, such as-What was the geographical extent of the war? Did Drona actually refuse to take on Ka...2021-10-0438 min
SwarajyaThe UK Is Facing A Severe Gas Crisis. What Does This Signify For The Rest Of The World?With a global gas shortage, Britain is facing an energy crisis. Several gas companies have gone bankrupt with the rapid increase in gas prices. These companies have also asked the UK government for aid, but so far no action has been taken.The regulator, Ofgem, sets caps for energy prices for consumers and reviews it twice each year. Though bills were set to increase for UK households from October 1 after Ofgem’s most recent price increase, the rapid increase in prices left many small players in the lurch.Larger players are usually locked in long-term su...2021-10-0104 min
SwarajyaHow The 3D Printed Vaccine Patch Could Revolutionise Immunisation ProcessScientists at Stanford University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill have developed a new technology that has the potential to revolutionise vaccine administration. The scientists have created a 3D printed vaccine patch that is as small as the tip of the finger and claimed to have the ability to provide "greater protection" than a traditional vaccine shot.The vaccine patch includes microneedles which are just long enough to adhere to the skin and then targets immune cells directly. As said in the UNC's website, "The resulting immune response from the vaccine patch was 10 ti...2021-09-2905 min
SwarajyaAuthor Amit Bagaria Discusses His Various Books Including 'Congress-Mukt Bharat'Amit Bagaria is the author of 14 books and discusses them in this episode of Swarajya Conversations. However, the discussion is mainly focused on Congress-Mukt Bharat, whose Hindi edition has been released recently. This book presents a history of Indian National Congress. The first three chapters of this easy-to-read book are about Congress party’s corruption. The next three analyse the 2019 elections in great detail. Then comes a chapter about the Left Front and one on the performance of Congress in each state since Sonia became the party president. The next eight chapters are about Modi...2021-09-2538 min
Rajiv Malhotra's PodcastRajiv Malhotra In Conversation With Swarajya On \'Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Power\'To learn more about \'Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power\', visit https://www.aiandpower.com/
Swarajya\'s Editorial Director R Jagnnathan interviews author and researcher Rajiv Malhotra on his book Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power.
The author highlights positive side of artificial intelligence, at the same time explaining the deeper view that AI is also making a growing number of people cognitively and psychologically dependent on digital networks.
Whether you are a social media fanatic, a diehard AI aficionado, or a paranoid sceptic, it is impossible to escape the ub...2021-02-111h 23
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajStory 3: Rajyakarbhar ani Swarajya Vistaar (राज्यकारभार आणि स्वराज्य विस्तार)Implementing ideal administration and expansion of Hindavi Swarajya2020-11-2203 min
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajStory 2: Swarajya che toran (स्वराज्याचे तोरण)Emergence of Hindavi Swarajya and bonding of sardars who would combat against oppression for rest of their lives2020-11-2204 min
Dharma talksDeivattin Kural 04 society/01. Swarajya_Self rule.mp3 Deivattin Kural 04 society/01. Swarajya_Self rule.mp3Deivattin Kural 04 society/01. Swarajya_Self rule.mp3 Deivattin Kural 04 society/01. Swarajya_Self rule.mp32018-05-2000 min