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From child actor to poet, translator, and seeker of language, @AshwinChitale’s journey is anything but ordinary.

Known for films like Shwaas, Taxi No. 9211, and Aashayein, Ashwin joins us for a conversation that travels far beyond cinema.

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Remembering Prateek Yadav, a man who dedicated his life to caring for the voiceless. #प्रतीक यादव #अखिलेश यादव #अपर्णा यादव

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Meet @leenayadav, filmmaker behind Parched, Shabd, Teen Patti & Netflix’s House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths.

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Why can’t the right wing fully claim Bhagat Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose?

@SubhashiniAli breaks down the ideological clash and why their legacies continue to be contested.

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What turns someone into a communist?
@SubhashiniAli reflects on the moments that shaped her worldview and drew her into active politics and activism.

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Meet @SubhashiniAli, senior leader of CPI(M) and former MP.
In this episode, she discusses Communism in India, the caste system, and the Left vs. Right political divide.

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Meet @nihalparashar a writer and theatre artist capturing the soul of small-town India and its untold stories.

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In this episode, we talk about:

* The connection between Bhojpuri music and Chutney music
* Legends like Bhikhari Thakur and Mahendra Misir
* The influence of pulp fiction and characters like Colonel Ranjeet
* His journey to becoming an author
* His books Patna Ka Superhero and Left Right Left
* Moving to Mumbai and how Zakir Khan inspired that leap

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Was Buddha Historical… or Imaginary?

@devduttmyth discusses whether Buddha is a real historical figure, a spiritual idea, or a mythic symbol.

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@JohnZubrzycki reflects on whether today's time can compare with that of the Emergency, the time when asking questions would get you in trouble.

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Meet Devdutt Pattanaik (@devduttmyth) - Indian mythologist and author.

In this episode, he discusses how mythology, religion, and history shape what we believe.

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Pushpesh Pant on the Middle East crisis and its impact on India’s foreign policy.

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Rajendra Gupta shares his perspective on the reservation system, discussing its purpose, the debates surrounding it, and whether it still plays an important role in addressing social inequality in India today.
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Rajendra Gupta shares his perspective on caste discrimination and the ongoing debate around reservation, questioning whether these divisions still shape opportunities and social realities in India today.

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In a time when we feel more divided than ever, when intolerance overshadows compassion, do we still need Gandhi?

On Martyrs’ Day, as we remember his assassination, perhaps the better question is - can we afford not to?

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Once revered, now dismissed.
Vaibhav Vishal (@ofnosurnamefame) shares why Gandhi might matter more today than we admit.
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From punchy dialogues and iconic villains to OTT’s obsession with gaali and the quiet discrediting of Gandhi. Vaibhav Vishal (@ofnosurnamefame) speaks with @nitineshwar on writing, cinema, and what we seem to be losing along the way.

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What does it mean to be Muslim in India today?
@ghazalawahab shares how life as a Muslim in India has changed across generations.
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Can the opposition afford to be seasonal?
@jyotsnamohan explains why those in opposition must consistently question power, rather than being driven by headlines.
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What happens when media stops questioning authority?
Meet @jyotsnamohan, former senior news presenter/editor, as she traces Indian media’s journey; from Pratap to state-sponsored censorship and today’s prime-time noise.
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Roop Rekha Verma credits today’s politics for sharpening satire, jokingly thanking the current regime and naming @rajeevdhyani and @ms_medusssa for keeping the punches sharp.
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