Best Deepak Ram Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 417: Caste and the Census 2:15:39

2d ago2:15:39

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Data is apolitical and always useful, right? Then why is the caste census so controversial? Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley join Amit Varma in episode 417 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss its history, context and implications. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter, LinkedIn, Am…

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Directing Magic with Kabir Khan on Filmy Hustle 1:31:23

3d ago1:31:23

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Ever wondered what goes into turning a script into a blockbuster? In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Kabir Khan spills the secrets of film direction, from the spark of an idea to the thrill of seeing it on the big screen. Get ready for an insider’s tour of filmmaking with one of Bollywood’s most dynamic directors! Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod P…

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Ep 416: Kavitha Rao Chases Chatto and Roy 2:55:15

9d ago2:55:15

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The most astonishing men lie in the far, forgotten corners of history. Kavitha Rao joins Amit Varma in episode 416 of The Seen and the Unseen to shed light on the life and times of two magnificent failures, Chatto and Roy. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Kavitha Rao on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her own web…

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Sheykhar Ravjiani and the hustle behind Music for Films 59:07

10d ago59:07

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Bollywood music has changed, and so has the way we experience it. In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Sheykhar Ravjiani talks about the shifting landscape of the music industry, the new sounds shaping cinema, and what it takes to stay relevant in a constantly moving world. Tune in for a fascinating look at how times have changed in film music! Listen …

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Bringing Movies to the Masses with Devang Sampath, Vishek Chauhan, and Amit Sharma 1:14:54

17d ago1:14:54

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What keeps the magic of the big screen alive? In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Devang Sampath, Vishek Chauhan, and Amit Sharma take us inside the world of film exhibition—from the thrill of full-house Fridays to the future of theaters in the streaming era. If you love the cinematic experience, this one’s for you! Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod …

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Ep 415: Ramki and the Ocean of Stories 4:49:24

23d ago4:49:24

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He observed our society from up close as an advertising man -- and then became an iconic storyteller on Twitter. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki joins Amit Varma in episode 415 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his journey, and all that it taught him. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramakrishna Desiraju a…

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Anupama Chopra on Journalism in the Film World 57:04

24d ago57:04

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In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Anupama Chopra takes us behind the scenes of entertainment journalism. From shaping critical reviews to navigating the world of cinema, she shares her journey and insights into what it takes to be a voice in the industry. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of film criticism and storytelling! Listen now! Show Cre…

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Inside Film Production with Siddharth Roy and Murad Khetani 1:06:21

1M ago1:06:21

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Get ready for a masterclass in film production with Siddharth Roy and Murad Khetani! In this episode of Filmy Hustle, they break down the magic behind the scenes — from managing chaos to creating cinematic gold. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes into making a movie, this one’s for you! Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod Presents (A Division …

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Ep 414 : The Spectacular Life of Prahlad Kakar 3:37:11

1M ago3:37:11

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He learnt his craft from Shyam Benegal, became a pioneer & a legend of advertising filmmaking, learnt & taught scuba diving, started the Prithvi Cafe, and lived every moment to the full in a million different ways. Prahlad Kakar joins Amit Varma in episode 414 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his long and wondrous life. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…

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The Multifaceted R Madhavan on The Filmy Hustle! 1:45:53

1M ago1:45:53

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The Filmy Hustle premieres today! In our first episode, R. Madhavan takes us beyond the spotlight, sharing his experience wearing multiple hats in filmmaking—actor, writer, director, and producer. It’s all about the hard work behind the glitz. Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod Presents (A Division Of Roseaudio Visuals Pvt.Ltd.) The Filmy Hustle Pr…

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The Filmy Hustle Trailer 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Welcome to 'The Filmy Hustle', A show where we deep dive into the various facets of Filmmaking. Show Credits : Rosepod Presents (A Division Of Roseaudio Visuals Pvt.Ltd.) The Filmy Hustle Produced By: Rosepod (A Division Of Rose Audio Visuals Pvt Ltd) In Association With: Ashirwad Theatres Pvt Ltd Guests: R. Madhavan,Siddharth Roy Kapoor,Murad Khet…

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Ep 413: Shaheen Mistri Goes to School 3:12:53

2M ago3:12:53

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One of India's tragedies lies in the schooling of our children. We have let our kids down. Can we fix this problem? Shaheen Mistri joins Amit Varma in episode 413 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her journey -- and what she has learnt about education. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shaheen Mistri on Inst…

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Ep23: Directing My First Movie & Building Multiple Careers with Jaiveer Asthana 59:14

2M ago59:14

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Jaiveer's New Movie trailer- https://www.youtube.com/live/pvpf55y_kiM?si=Le2P8HhnS0k92vll Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/turtlemassage/ Website- www.turtlemassage.com #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'. This podcast was created to …

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Ep 412: Probal DasGupta Goes to the Himalayas With Books in His Bag 6:03:17

2M ago6:03:17

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So much in history never made it to the popular imagination -- such as the battles of 1967 in which India beat China. Probal DasGupta joins Amit Varma in episode 412 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his time in the Indian army -- and his fascinating discoveries as a military historian. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also ch…

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Ep22- The fight against Child Sexual Abuse with Jeremy Indika 46:56

3M ago46:56

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Jeremy Indika links- Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyIndika/videos Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jeremyindika/ Instagram 2- https://www.instagram.com/somethingtosayofficial/ Linktree- https://linktr.ee/jeremyindika?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZV57EhlWyrab2en9g_hdUKWQVaT4u2XGfUESP6d9mMdkWSyVDaXm76D0w_aem_qBqg-KiGufKCGvwEYRCpYA Website-…

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Ep 411: Vishal Nevatia Finds His True North 4:46:27

3M ago4:46:27

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Business and life can sometimes be seen more as a search for values than a quest for profit. Private equity pioneer Vishal Nevatia joins Amit Varma in episode 411 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe his journey towards finding his true north. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Vishal Nevatia at True North. 2. I…

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Ep 410: Shruti Rajagopalan Remembers the Angle of the Light 6:48:00

3M ago6:48:00

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She's an economist, an institution-builder, an ecosystem-nurturer and one of our finest thinkers. Shruti Rajagopalan joins Amit Varma in episode 410 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life & times -- and her remarkable work. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shruti Rajagopalan on Twitter, Substack, Inst…

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EP21- Rediscovering Cultural Identity Through Dance: A Unique Journey with Mai, Vinu and Dilsan 1:17:38

4M ago1:17:38

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Instagram handles: Vinu- https://www.instagram.com/vinujey Dilsan- https://www.instagram.com/d_flow18 Maieuran- https://www.instagram.com/bboybarefeet #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'. This podcast was created to build an open space fo…

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Ep 409: Salil Tripathi and the Gujaratis 6:13:50

4M ago6:13:50

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He's lived a rich life as a journalist, a human rights activist, an author, a columnist -- and now he's written a great book on Gujaratis. Salil Tripathi joins Amit Varma in episode 409 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his learnings, these times we live in -- and the times that came before. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSE…

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Ep 408: Amitava Kumar Finds His Gulmohar Tree 2:49:35

4M ago2:49:35

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His earlier episodes on this show have been huge hits, and as he completes a trilogy of books, he returns to complete a trilogy of episodes. Amitava Kumar joins Amit Varma in episode 408 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about writing, noticing, painting, travelling, trees, and unfulfilled train journeys. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNS…

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EP20- Death to the South Asian Golden Child: A Personal Journey to Authenticity 16:26

4M ago16:26

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Blog- https://jagunathcoaching.co.uk/mens-coach/deathtothesouthasiangoldenchild #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'. This podcast was created to build an open space for South Asian Men to open up and connect with each other and discuss to…

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Ep 407: Sarbpreet Singh Finds His Sikhism 4:31:56

5M ago4:31:56

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He was born in Sikkim and lives in the USA, and in the course of engaging with his identity, has written powerful books of Sikh history, and revived its music. Sarbpreet Singh joins Amit Varma in episode 407 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his writing, his music and the lessons of Sikhism. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSE…

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Ep 406: Sathya Saran and the Shaping of the Indian Woman 3:30:54

5M ago3:30:54

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She worked with Femina for 26 years, 12 of them as editor. And she wrote numerous biographies after that. Sathya Saran joins Amit Varma in episode 406 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss Indian society, feminism, femininity, her life as a journalist and the art of the biography. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1…

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EP19- Chronic Pain The Silent Epidemic with Dr Deepak Ravindran 1:06:52

5M ago1:06:52

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EP19: Dr Deepak Ravindran Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/drdeepakravindran/ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@drdeepakravindran5361/videos Website- https://deepakravindran.co.uk/ Dr Deepaks Book- https://deepakravindran.co.uk/book/ #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, esp…

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Ep 405: The Forces That Shaped Hinduism 5:53:01

5M ago5:53:01

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Every simple story about it is wrong: Hinduism contains multitudes. And it went into the directions it did for specific reasons. Manu Pillai joins Amit Varma in episode 405 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe the role of history in the shaping of Hinduism -- and Hindu nationalism. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out…

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Ep 404: Part 2: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us 6:09:30

6M ago6:09:30

6:09:30

Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. Note: This is Part 2 of a 12-hour episode, being uploaded in two parts now because Spotify and YouTube don't allow upl…

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Ep 404: Part 1: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us 5:59:59

6M ago5:59:59

5:59:59

Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. Note: This is Part 1 of a 12-hour episode, being uploaded in two parts now because Spotify and YouTube don't allow upl…

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Ep 404: Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us 12:08:38

6M ago12:08:38

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Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Devdutt Pattanaik on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn…

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Ep 403: Shikha Dalmia Is the Unpopulist 3:08:22

6M ago3:08:22

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Populism is on the rise everywhere, and the long arc of history has bent away from freedom. Shikha Dalmia joins Amit Varma in episode 403 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the derangements of our modern times -- and the threat that Donald Trump poses. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shikha Dalmia on Twitter…

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Ep 402: Ajay Shah Brings the Dreams of the 20th Century 10:26:59

7M ago10:26:59

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He's a polymath who cares deeply about the world, tries to understand it, and straddles many fields. He's played a key role over the last few decades in India's journey towards development. Ajay Shah joins Amit Varma in episode 402 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life and times. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also c…

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Ep 18- AI Startups, Spirituality with Sadhguru, and Navigating South Asian Cultural Norms with Abishek Patel 1:29:50

7M ago1:29:50

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Abhishek Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_abhishek_/ #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'. This podcast was created to build an open space for South Asian Men to open up and connect with each other and discuss topics, thoughts, …

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Ep 401: Finding Love in Modern India 6:26:04

7M ago6:26:04

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Bloody hell. The world has changed, society looks different, and men and women have to find new ways of relating to each other. We're not equipped for this. Sanjana Ramachandran and Samarth Bansal join Amit Varma in episode 401 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss how meeting and mating are both easier and, well, harder. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTE…

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Ep 400: Life Lessons That Are Priceless 2:12:55

8M ago2:12:55

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It's episode 400, and on this special and unlikely occasion, Shruti Rajagopalan gets Amit Varma to chat about all the life lessons he has learnt during these eight years -- and favourite books, films, music and poetry. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Amit Varma on Twitter, India Uncut, Substack, The Art of Clea…

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Ep 17- From Stuttering to Speaking on Tedx with Ruban Pillai 1:22:22

8M ago1:22:22

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1) Rubans Tedx Talk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLaIVnI-N6Q&ab_channel=TEDxTalks 2) Ruban’s Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/rubanpillai/ 3) Rubans’ Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@Ruban_/videos 4) Stop Holding Back Charity- https://www.stopholdingback.org/ 5) Insta- https://www.instagram.com/stopholdingback.uk/ #southasianmenpodcast #men…

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Ep 399: Divya Prakash Dubey: Ek Jeevani 6:40:03

8M ago6:40:03

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He's a bestselling writer who's brought Hindi literature into a modern age -- and he also writes films and tells stories. Divya Prakash Dubey joins Amit Varma in episode 399 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his language, his society and his art. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out:1. Divya Prakash Dubey …

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Ep 398: Eve Fairbanks Examines a Fractured Society 4:21:42

8M ago4:21:42

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She learnt journalism in America and spent many years in South Africa writing a portrait of their troubled society, where everything is complicated and nothing is settled -- much like anywhere else. Eve Fairbanks joins Amit Varma in episode 398 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life, her work, her craft and the world around her. (FOR FUL…

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Ep 397: Larry White and the First Principles of Money 4:04:59

8M ago4:04:59

4:04:59

We take money and banking and finance for granted -- but the way they exist in the world is not the only way they could exist. Lawrence H White joins Amit Varma in episode 397 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss ideas, ideologies, money, crypto and the field he pioneered, free banking. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check…

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Ep 16- Quitting My Job to Pursue My Passion and Inspire My Son with Ram 56:28

8M ago56:28

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EP 16 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bubble_lock/ BFAB instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bfab_dance_crew/ Rooted Collective- https://www.instagram.com/rootd_collective/ #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s Groups'. This podcast was create…

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Ep 396: Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha Are Fighting for Us 5:20:50

8M ago5:20:50

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They started out busting misinformation. Then, as fake news became weaponized at an industrial scale, they become warriors not just for truth, but for a better society. Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha join Amit Varma in episode 396 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about their life, their work and their country. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO…

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Ep 395: Tanvi Madan Is the Kid Who Asked Why 4:15:13

9M ago4:15:13

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She's an authority in the field of foreign policy -- and what makes her such a force is her deep curiosity about, well, everything. Tanvi Madan joins Amit Varma in episode 395 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life, her learnings and this changing world. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Tanvi Madan at…

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Ep 15- Death, Divorce & Marriage to Finding your 'Shookman' with Ahmad Jooma 55:27

9M ago55:27

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EP 15- Death & Marriage to finding your “Shookman” Instagram 1- @shook.man https://www.instagram.com/shook.man/ Instagram 2- https://www.instagram.com/ahmad.jooma/ Website- https://www.shookman.com/click-here #southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the 'MenSpeak Men’s G…

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Ep 394: Arnold Kling and the Four Languages of Politics 2:54:26

9M ago2:54:26

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Why is our political discourse so polarised? Why do we shout past each other instead of talking to each other? Arnold Kling joins Amit Varma in episode 394 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, the state of the world and how a fourth language has joined the three he mentioned in his seminal book on political discourse. (FOR FULL LINKED SH…

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Ep 393: Amrita Agarwal Wants to Solve Healthcare 4:22:12

9M ago4:22:12

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She grew up reading three books a day, became a high-flying consultant, and then became hyperfocused on healthcare. Amrita Agarwal joins Amit Varma in episode 393 of The Seen and the Unseen to share her learnings from years of studying the field. Also discussed: first-principles thinking, consulting, philanthropy, longevity and sunscreen. (FOR FULL…

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Ep 392: Biju Rao Won't Bow to Conventional Wisdom 3:54:19

9M ago3:54:19

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He's an economist who cares more about people than numbers -- and he thinks his field needs more sociology and anthropology in it. Vijayendra (Biju) Rao joins Amit Varma in episode 392 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about what makes him angry, what drives him forward and what brings him peace. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) …

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Ep 391: Shephali Bhatt Is Searching for the Incredible 4:21:17

10M ago4:21:17

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The internet has changed the way we live -- and someone needs to make sense of it all. Shephali Bhatt joins Amit Varma in episode 391 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe all that she has learnt through her deep dives into popular culture, the creator economy, this turbulent society and her Mamaji's library. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEE…

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Ep 390: Sanjiv Sharma Sails Through 45 Years of Indian Entertainment 4:29:35

10M ago4:29:35

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He started in advertising in 1979, became a pioneering ad filmmaker, broke new ground in Indian television, and is the managing trainee of his own life. Sanjiv Sharma joins Amit Varma in episode 390 of The Seen and the Unseen to share his frameworks for living. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Sanjiv Sharma on I…

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Ep 389: Bhargavi Zaveri-Shah Will Not Wear a Blue Tie to Work 3:50:07

10M ago3:50:07

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The world is complex. The state is primitive. Regulation is where they meet. Bhargavi Zaveri-Shah joins Amit Varma in episode 389 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss her experiences with the regulatory state at the intersection of law & economics. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Bhargavi Zaveri Shah on Twitte…

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Ep 388: Niranjan Rajadhyaksha Is the Impartial Spectator 3:50:17

10M ago3:50:17

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He's an elder statesman in the worlds of journalism, policy and economics in India -- and he takes the long view. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha joins Amit Varma in episode 388 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life and learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha on Twitter, Mint and Arth…

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Ep 14- From Heart Surgery as a Child to South Asian Actor: Jathis Siva's Inspiring Journey 1:03:10

10M ago1:03:10

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#southasianmenpodcast #mensgroups #podcast Jathis Siva - Instagram- 1) https://www.instagram.com/actor.jathis.siva/?hl=en 2) https://www.instagram.com/jathis.siva.film/?hl=en - Spotlight- https://app.spotlight.com/0096-8947-1182 - Linktree- https://linktr.ee/jathissiva The podcast is inspired by the many Men’s groups I have attended, especially the…

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Ep 387: The Life and Times of the Indian Economy 9:53:33

11M ago9:53:33

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Our greatest moral imperative is to solve the problem of poverty -- and after over 75 years, we still have some distance to travel. Rajeswari Sengupta joins Amit Varma in episode 387 of The Seen and the Unseen for a deep dive into how we got here, where we went wrong, what we got right, and how we should look at the Indian economy going forward. (F…

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