
Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 485 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

India doesn't have a jobs problem. It has a wages problem.
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So… who is actually paying for all of this?
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Who is a Hindu? And what does it really mean to be one?
Many of us grew up calling ourselves Hindu, but the deeper we look, the more questions emerge. Is Hinduism a religion or a way of life? How did the gods and deities we worship today evolve? And... more
India wants to become a defence superpower. But how can that happen when we still depend heavily on foreign technology, engines, sensors and weapons?
In this conversation, Roshan Cariappa sits down with Vivek Krishnan, CEO & Co-Founder of SSS Defenc... more
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A very interesting discussion on Hindu diaspora's dilemmas and the way forward.
Great podcast
Great series covering contemporary topics
This is a must listen podcast if you're politically and /or socially inclined in general. Not a lot of shows, especially in the audio only genre, truly can claim to host voices from every end of the ideological spectrum which BharatVaarta does with utmost neutrality. True to its name, this one is all you need to sound smart in your circle. Just wish there were more episodes every week than just one!
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The episodes analyze Indian politics, governance, and policy with a strong emphasis on strategic reforms, constitutional questions, and geopolitics. Conversations frequently center on delimitation, constitutional design, AI sovereignty, and how technology intersects with public policy, media, and national security. A notable strength is bringing together politicians, diplomats, historians, and tech leaders to unpack complex issues in a accessible, policy-forward manner, often weaving historical context with contemporary developments. The show likely appeals to policy professionals, researchers, and listeners who want deeper, India-focused analysis from a mix of expert perspectives and insider viewpoints.
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Bharatvaarta launched 4 years ago and published 485 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Bharatvaarta include:
1. Manish Sabharwal
2. Sachin Nandha
3. Mohandas Pai
4. Tuhin Sinha
5. Gautam Desiraju
6. Rishi Bal
7. Mohan Kumar
8. Shashi Shekhar Vempati
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