In this episode of the Bharatvaarta weekly, Roshan and Abhishek discuss the fight between BJP and the opposition parties and how India's politics of wealth affects the country, they also talk about the suppression of free speech in US Universities and India's reaction to it and more!

In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, host Roshan Cariappa speaks with Sriram Balasubramanian, an economist, author, and contributing columnist, about the importance of understanding economic history and its relevance today. They discuss India's potential to become a $5 trillion economy and the vision for a developed nation by 2047, termed as the Amrit Kaal by the Prime Minister. Sriram offers insights into GDP growth, unemployment, urbanization, and the informal economy's role. He highlights the rich economic philosophies from India's past, especially from Kautilya's Arthashastra, and applies them to present-day economic challenges. Sriram also discusses his upcoming book that explores economic models in ancient Indian kingdoms and outlines principles for integrating ancient economic wisdom into modern policy-making, aiming towards sustainable growth and comprehensive development.

Topics:
00:00 Sneak Peak
00:54 Introduction
01:11 Unveiling Economic History's Relevance Today
03:11 Exploring Ancient Economic Principles for Modern Bharat
09:00 Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Economic Challenges
22:41 The Vision of Amrit Kaal: Steering Towards a Developed Economy
27:19 Understanding the Informal Economy's Role in Future Growth
30:01 Exploring the Informal Economy and Dharmic Capitalism
31:56 Policy Innovations and the Impact of Swachh Bharat
33:38 Understanding Informal Economy Dynamics and Policy Implications
34:24 Challenges of Formalization and Urban Migration
38:02 The Role of Culture in Economic Choices
39:29 Democratization of Economic Thought and Policy Making
47:27 Urbanization Strategies and Developing Tier 2, 3, 4 Cities
52:56 Addressing Employment and Job Creation
54:59 Geopolitics and India's Global Economic Strategy
57:24 Anticipating the Sequel to Kautilyanomics

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In this episode of Bharatvaarta Weekly, Roshan Cariappa and Abhishek Paul discuss a range of topics including the start of the Indian election, the largest electoral exercise globally, with insights on the turnout and technology's role. They delve into geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting recent retaliatory missile strikes and the global call for de-escalation. The episode also covers a significant anti-Naxalite operation in Chhattisgarh, marking a continued effort against Maoist insurgents. Furthermore, discussions include India's defense sector milestone with the export of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines, enhancing its strategic position in Asia Pacific.

Topics:
00:00 Election Fever Hits India
00:29 Geopolitical Tensions: Israel Strikes Back at Iran
05:45 The Naxalite Challenge: Security Forces' Success in Chhattisgarh
08:46 India's Electoral Process Begins: Phase One Analysis
12:25 India's Defense Milestone: Exporting BrahMos Missiles to the Philippines
15:43 IPL Highlights: Standout Performances and Team Updates
18:46 Wrapping Up