The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!

Topics: 
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Russian president Vladimir Putin’s interview by Tucker Carlson

15:55 India to build a fence along Myanmar border

19:26 US’s worsening immigration crisis and border security

29:35 The Killing of Indian students in the US

32:16 Uttarakhand becomes the first state to pass UCC bill

37:57 Pakistan’s blatant rigging of elections



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The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was. In this episode Roshan Cariappa, Nirav Kanodra and Abhishek Paul discuss the the latest news from the week and more!
Topics:  00:00 Introduction 01:07 Russian president Vladimir Putin’s interview by Tucker Carlson
15:55 India to build a fence along Myanmar border
19:26 US’s worsening immigration crisis and border security
29:35 The Killing of Indian students in the US
32:16 Uttarakhand becomes the first state to pass UCC bill
37:57 Pakistan’s blatant rigging of elections
 
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Weekly #163: India is building a Border Wall!

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan Setty hosts guests Ashish and Nimish. They delve into Maharashtra's economic growth and its trajectory towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy. They discuss the impact of political volatility, the pivotal role of Mumbai and Pune, and Maharashtra's relative decline in traditional and emerging industries. The conversation explores infrastructural challenges, regional disparities, and potential sectors like electric vehicles and defense production. They reflect on the need for stable policies and forward-looking infrastructural investments to maintain Maharashtra's critical role in India's economy.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction 
00:42 Maharashtra's Political Landscape and Economic Challenges
05:41 Comparative Growth of Indian Cities
06:23 Overview of Maharashtra's Economy
10:08 Future Industries and Economic Goals
15:09 Infrastructure Development in Maharashtra
19:11 Leadership and Vision for Mumbai
26:24 Welfare Policies and Economic Growth
34:54 Opportunities for Regional Development
42:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan Setty hosts guests Ashish and Nimish. They delve into Maharashtra's economic growth and its trajectory towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy. They discuss the impact of political volatility, the pivotal role of Mumbai and Pune, and Maharashtra's relative decline in traditional and emerging industries. The conversation explores infrastructural challenges, regional disparities, and potential sectors like electric vehicles and defense production. They reflect on the need for stable policies and forward-looking infrastructural investments to maintain Maharashtra's critical role in India's economy.
Topics: 00:00 Introduction  00:42 Maharashtra's Political Landscape and Economic Challenges 05:41 Comparative Growth of Indian Cities 06:23 Overview of Maharashtra's Economy 10:08 Future Industries and Economic Goals 15:09 Infrastructure Development in Maharashtra 19:11 Leadership and Vision for Mumbai 26:24 Welfare Policies and Economic Growth 34:54 Opportunities for Regional Development 42:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Can Maharashtra reach its Trillion dollar goal before 2028? | Aashish Chandorkar | Nimish Joshi

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.Sharan Setty is a journalist covering politics, society and security for a magazine based in New Delhi.

00:00 Introduction 
00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse
02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation
04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development
10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra
15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs
21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare
27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities
32:31 Navigating Government Challenges
33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants
36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government
40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection
46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy
53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism
58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra
01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.Sharan Setty is a journalist covering politics, society and security for a magazine based in New Delhi.
00:00 Introduction  00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse 02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation 04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development 10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra 15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs 21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare 27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities 32:31 Navigating Government Challenges 33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants 36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government 40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection 46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy 53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism 58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra 01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

EP 250: Can Maharashtra be the first $1 Trillion State? | Kaustubh Dhavse(Joint Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra)

In this episode of Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan engages with geopolitical experts Ruchir Sharma and Surya Kanegaonkar to discuss the ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's deposition. The experts examine the geopolitical interests and meddling of powers like the USA and China, rise of Islamist movements, and implications for India's security and foreign policy. Historical contexts and potential scenarios for Bangladesh's interim government are discussed, along with India's strategic response. Additionally, the conversation broadens to address the need for structural reforms in India, drawing parallels with countries like China, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda, and highlighting the risks of secessionism, federal architecture, and sovereignty.

Topics:
00:00 Sneak peak
01:50 Introduction 
03:46 Discussion on Bangladesh's Political Turmoil
07:06 Economic Factors and Political Instability
12:01 US Involvement and Regime Change
28:30 China's Role and Regional Dynamics
45:12 Historical Context and Current Implications
01:02:14 History of Military Interventions
01:04:15 Modern Geopolitical Dynamics
01:07:50 India's Strategic Challenges
01:11:00 Potential for Foreign Influence in India
01:19:47 Economic and Political Reforms in India
01:25:26 Lessons from Global Examples
01:55:58 Future of India-Bangladesh Relations
02:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest bio:
Surya Kanegaonkar is a trader specializing in natural resources, geopolitics, and economics, with bylines in major publications like The Hindu and CNN News18. He is an alumnus of Imperial College and Warwick University, currently based in Zug, Switzerland. He is also a returning guest of the podcast.
Twitter: https://x.com/suryakane

Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe and commentator in the media, having been quoted in the New York Times, and contributing to the Huffington Post, FirstPost, Swarajya, and Russia Insider, with a keen interest in the BRICS, European politics, and international terrorism. Ruchir is also a returning guest of the podcast.
Twitter: https://x.com/ruchirsharma_1

In this episode of Bharatvaarta podcast, Roshan engages with geopolitical experts Ruchir Sharma and Surya Kanegaonkar to discuss the ongoing political, social, and economic turmoil in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's deposition. The experts examine the geopolitical interests and meddling of powers like the USA and China, rise of Islamist movements, and implications for India's security and foreign policy. Historical contexts and potential scenarios for Bangladesh's interim government are discussed, along with India's strategic response. Additionally, the conversation broadens to address the need for structural reforms in India, drawing parallels with countries like China, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda, and highlighting the risks of secessionism, federal architecture, and sovereignty.
Topics: 00:00 Sneak peak 01:50 Introduction  03:46 Discussion on Bangladesh's Political Turmoil 07:06 Economic Factors and Political Instability 12:01 US Involvement and Regime Change 28:30 China's Role and Regional Dynamics 45:12 Historical Context and Current Implications 01:02:14 History of Military Interventions 01:04:15 Modern Geopolitical Dynamics 01:07:50 India's Strategic Challenges 01:11:00 Potential for Foreign Influence in India 01:19:47 Economic and Political Reforms in India 01:25:26 Lessons from Global Examples 01:55:58 Future of India-Bangladesh Relations 02:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Guest bio: Surya Kanegaonkar is a trader specializing in natural resources, geopolitics, and economics, with bylines in major publications like The Hindu and CNN News18. He is an alumnus of Imperial College and Warwick University, currently based in Zug, Switzerland. He is also a returning guest of the podcast. Twitter: https://x.com/suryakane
Ruchir Sharma is an international affairs and social entrepreneurship expert across India and Europe and commentator in the media, having been quoted in the New York Times, and contributing to the Huffington Post, FirstPost, Swarajya, and Russia Insider, with a keen interest in the BRICS, European politics, and international terrorism. Ruchir is also a returning guest of the podcast. Twitter: https://x.com/ruchirsharma_1

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