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Pavneet Singh is an author and teacher at Tmentors UPSC platform. He teaches aspirants for Indian Civil Services Examination. His YouTube channel is called SpyGamesPavneet.
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Dr Abhinav Pandya, a Cornell University graduate in public affairs and a bachelor's from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, is a founder and CEO of Usanas Foundation, an India-based foreign policy and security think tank. He has authored two books, Radicalization in India: An Exploration (2019) and Terror Financing in Kashmir (2023).He had previously advised the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir on security issues during the critical times when Kashmir's special status, Article 370, was revoked.He has written extensively for several national and international newspapers, and worked with the International Labour Organization, the United Nations.In this episode, we discussed his book 'Terror Financing in Kashmir'.
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Iqbal Chand Malhotra has produced over five hundred hours of programming telecasts worldwide. He has directed four internationally acclaimed, award-winning feature documentaries. He is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has served for several years on the panel of jurors for the International Emmy Awards.Malhotra is the co-author of Kashmir's Untold Story: Declassified and the author of Red Fear: The China Threat and Dark Secrets: Politics, Intrigue and Proxy Wars in Kashmir all published by Bloomsbury India. He is Chairman and Producer, AIM Television, New Delhi.
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Dr Abhinav Pandya, a Cornell University graduate in public affairs and a bachelor's from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, is a founder and CEO of Usanas Foundation, an India-based foreign policy and security think tank. He has authored two books, Radicalization in India: An Exploration (2019) and Terror Financing in Kashmir (2023).He had previously advised the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir on security issues during the critical times when Kashmir's special status, Article 370, was revoked.He has written extensively for several national and international newspapers, and worked with the International Labour Organization, the United Nations.His latest book on "Jaish-e-Mohammad' is now out.
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Pavneet Singh is an author and teacher at Tmentors UPSC platform. He teaches aspirants for Indian Civil Services Examination. His YouTube channel is called SpyGamesPavneet.
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Kumari Selja is an Indian politician and a Member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament. She is a member of the Indian National Congress and has served as the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Justice and Empowerment and Tourism during Manmohan Singh's premiership.Selja was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1991 from Sirsa, a constituency that she retained in the 1996 elections. Following her election in 2009 to the Lok Sabha from Ambala, she was appointed the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. Selja unsuccessfully contested the general elections in 2019 from Ambala, and following that made a return to state politics, being elected the president of the Haryana unit of the Congress party later that year.She was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2014 to 2020. In the 2024 Indian general election, she was elected to the Lok Sabha again from the Sirsa parliamentary constituency.
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Ruchi Ghanashyam joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1982. During her career of thirty-eight years, she worked in various capacities at the Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India, including as director (Pakistan) and secretary (West). Outside India, she served in the Indian embassies in Damascus, Kathmandu, Brussels and Islamabad, as well as the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York. She was India’s high commissioner to Ghana, South Africa and the UK, where she retired in 2020. Post retirement, she has written newspaper columns and articles as well as chapters for books. She has also participated in seminars and panel discussions, speaking on India’s foreign policy to students in India and the UK as well as at think tanks. She is a member of the board of patrons at the India Centre for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development, University of Southampton, and adjunct faculty at the Manipal Centre for European Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is also involved in social work. She is married to A.R. Ghanashyam, who joined the IFS in 1982 and retired as India’s high commissioner to Nigeria.
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Rajiv Sikri was a career diplomat for more than 36 years with the Indian Foreign Service. He retired in 2006 as Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs. He has served as India’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, and headed the Departments dealing with West Europe as well as the Soviet Union and East Europe in India’s Ministry of External Affairs. His other diplomatic assignments abroad include Deputy Chief of Mission in Paris, Political Counsellor in Moscow, Deputy Consul General and Commercial Consul in New York, and Political First Secretary in Kathmandu.Mr. Sikri is the author of “Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy” (SAGE: 2009).His latest book 'Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy' is now out.
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Shiv Kunal Verma is a journalist, a filmmaker, and a writer. He worked briefly with India Today, the Associated Press, and Sanctuary Films before he teamed up with his associate Dipti Bhalla and formed KaleidoIndia, under whose banner some classic films like Salt of the Earth and Standard Bearers were shot and produced.
In 1999, he filmed the Kargil War and, in the last decade and a half, has authored some exceptional books that include the Northeast Trilogy, 1962: The War That Wasn’t, and 1965: A Western Sunrise. He is now working on the seminal Value Education Program for schools that aims at bringing India to Indians especially at the school and college levels.
Both volumes of his latest book 'Yodha: Illustrated Military History of India' are a step in this direction.
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Iqbal Chand Malhotra has produced over five hundred hours of programming telecasts worldwide. He has directed four internationally acclaimed, award-winning feature documentaries. He is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has served for several years on the panel of jurors for the International Emmy Awards.Malhotra is the co-author of Kashmir's Untold Story: Declassified and the author of Red Fear: The China Threat and Dark Secrets: Politics, Intrigue and Proxy Wars in Kashmir all published by Bloomsbury India. He is Chairman and Producer, AIM Television, New Delhi
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Dr. L. H. Manjunath was the Executive Director of Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (R.) (SKDRDP). He joined SKDRDP as the Executive Director in 2001, to take forward the SHG promotion and community organization works of SKDRDP. He developed SKDRDP into a unique institution for microfinance and micro insurance for the poor. He retired in 2024.At the time of his joining SKDRDP was restricted to one taluk. Realising SKDRDP’s potential, Dr. Manjunath prepared a growth plan which has not only made the institution sustainable but has encompassed 5.5 million families through 6,43,000 Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across the entire Karnataka. He has developed many modules for last mile delivery of products related to poor. The financial innovations have helped the farmers, the women and the unbanked to access the best financial facilities at their doorsteps. Since 2009 SKDRDP has run one of the biggest Business Correspondent/Banking Facilitator to six scheduled commercial banks in the country. The efforts of Dr.Manjunath have made poor families more specially, women, credit worthy and bankable. Currently he is engaged in mentoring MFI startups. Before joining SKDRDP, Dr. Manjunath worked in various capacities at the Syndicate Bank, served as the Director at the T. A. Pai Institute for Rural Development and worked with the Rural Development Self Employment Training Institutes (RUDSETI). Prior to this engagement, he served in the Department of Animal Husbandry as a Veterinary doctor for 3 years. Dr Manjunath holds a postgraduate in veterinary sciences (MVSc.).
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Bharat Karnad is Emeritus Professor for National Security Studies, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi and Distinguished Fellow at the United Service Institution of India. His most recent book, Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India’s Global Ambition was published by Penguin in September 2018. Previous books include Why India is Not a Great Power (Yet) (Oxford University Press, October 2015), Strategic Sellout: India-US Nuclear Deal (2009), India’s Nuclear Policy (Praeger, 2008), Nuclear Weapons and Indian Security: The Realist Foundations of Strategy, now in its second edition (Macmillan, 2005, 2002), and Future Imperilled: India’s Security in the 1990s and Beyond (Viking-Penguin, 1994).He was Member of the (First) National Security Advisory Board, Member of the Nuclear Doctrine-drafting Group, National Security Council, Government of India, and, formerly, Advisor on Defence Expenditure to the Finance Commission, India.Educated at the University of California (B.A., Santa Barbara; M.A., Los Angeles), he has been a Visiting Scholar at Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, and Foreign Fellow at the Shanghai Institutes of International Studies and the Henry L. Stimson Centre, Washington, DC. He lectures at the top military training and discussion forums, including CORE (Combined Operational Review and Evaluation), DRDO Annual Directors’ Conference, National Defence College, Higher Command Courses at the Army War College, College of Air Warfare, College of Naval Warfare, College of Defence Management, College of Military Engineering, and at Army Command and Corps level fora and equivalent in the other two Armed Services, and Defence Services Staff College, and also at the Indian Administrative Service Academy, Foreign Service Institute, and the National Police Academy.He was commissioned by the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, to conceptualize, conduct for several years, and lecture at the annual Strategic Nuclear Orientation Course for Brigadier-rank officers and equivalent from the three Armed Services, and conceived and conducted the first ever high-level inter-agency war game on the nuclear tripwire in the subcontinent (at the Army War College, 2003).
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Dr Aruna Kalra is an eminent and renowned obstetrician, gynaecologist and robotic as well as laparoscopic surgeon with a vast experience of more than 23 years. She strongly believes in patient-centric care and therefore a strong advocate for minimally invasive and scarless surgeries. She is an expert in Scarless laparoscopic surgeries and is becoming a formidable name in the latest robot-assisted surgical techniques.Her areas of interest include minimally invasive Gynaecological surgeries, Robotic Surgery, Gynae Oncological surgeries, High-risk pregnancies and vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC). She has previously offered her expertise in popular institutes including Paras Hospital Artemis Hospital and Apollo Cradle.
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Swami Shailendra Saraswati was born in 1955, in Gadarwara (M.P.) as Osho's fifth brother. In 1971, he joined the Neo-Sannyas Movement. He was the university topper at Sagar University in 1973. In 1979, he completed his M.B.B.S. from Jabalpur Medical College and married Ma Amrit Priya Ji in the same year. Until 1981, he served at the hospital in Shri Rajneesh Ashram, Pune.He stayed in Rajneeshpuram until 1985. After that, he worked as a medical officer at Birla's O.P.M. Hospital. During Osho's last days, he returned to Pune. In 2019, he established Osho Fragrance.
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Welcome to India's first 'policy vlog' where we explore how small changes can lead to big transformations in our Indian cities. Join us on a journey to Singapore, a city-state that evolved from a humble village to a first-world metropolis within a single generation. This special episode features Shashank Dixit, a successful entrepreneur and the CEO of Deskera, a multi-million dollar software company. As an IIT Kanpur graduate, Shashank brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to our discussion.We chose Singapore because it epitomizes the potential for urban transformation. From its immaculate roads and efficient traffic management to its world-class housing, cleanliness, and innovative urban planning, Singapore sets a benchmark for what can be achieved with solid will, good planning, and flawless execution.In this vlog, you'll discover how Singapore's well-maintained roads and smart traffic systems make daily commutes smooth and stress-free. Explore the city's public housing model that provides affordable, high-quality living spaces for its residents. Learn about the rigorous cleanliness standards and efficient waste management practices that keep Singapore spotless, and see firsthand the thoughtful urban planning that integrates green spaces, commercial areas, and residential neighborhoods seamlessly. Experience the vibrant and hygienic hawker centers that offer a diverse range of affordable and delicious food options.Our vision with this vlog is to seed aspiration among the people of India. By showcasing the tangible benefits of meticulous planning and execution, we want to inspire viewers to believe that Indian cities can also achieve world-class standards. It's not about grandiose projects but about implementing small, consistent changes that collectively lead to a significant impact.Watch, learn, and get inspired to envision and demand better-managed cities in India. This journey begins with understanding and appreciating what is possible, and with initiatives like these, change is just around the corner.Stay tuned for more insightful and thought-provoking content. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for regular updates on urban transformation, policy insights, and much more. Let’s aspire for better cities, one vlog at a time!
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Vikram Jit Singh is a distinguished journalist and columnist. With a career spanning several decades, he has gained recognition for his in-depth reporting and analysis on defense and security issues.Singh served as a war correspondent, notably covering the Kargil War and counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir from 1997 to 1999 and again in 2004. His frontline experiences during these conflicts have provided him with unique insights into military operations and the challenges faced by the Indian armed forces.In addition to his written work, Singh is a TV analyst specializing in defense, where he offers expert commentary and analysis on current military and security affairs.00:00 Musharraf crossed LoC in March 199902:06 Kargil War started on 6th May?5:05 Pak started Kargil intrusion in 199810:22 Army top brass ignored intrusion signs14:53 Kargil was not intelligence failure17:26 Army keeps repeating THIS MISTAKE23:57 Vikram Jit climbs Tololing with soldiers26:58 When Vikram Jit faced Pak shelling30:30 When Indian soldiers buried Pak soldiers31:32 Vikram Jit's Near death experience33:20 Experience of Bofors in action at night36:17 Bravest of Brave - Naik Digendra Kumar39:32 Indians don't even know about these Kargil Veers41:39 Integrity of Rifleman Kripal Singh43:35 Veer Wife of Lance Naik Durg Narayan Shreshth47:32 Incompetent Generals got soldiers killed50:36 Generals misled Vajpayee government also52:16 Generals got medals instead of punishment55:29 Not crossing LoC was a BIG MISTAKE58:15 What India lost by not crossing LoC1:01:38 Unsung heroes of Kargil War1:07:29 It was HELL for Indian soldiers1:13:01 There were COWARD soldiers also1:15:11 Story of A Pak soldier Rommel Akram1:18:47 GREAT ROLE of Infantry Forward Officers1:21:30 How Vikram Jit used to report from Kargil
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Manish Bhatnagar, a former Major in the Indian Army, is widely known for being the first officer to report the initial Pakistani intrusions during the Kargil War in 1999. Despite his early warnings, the intelligence was overlooked by the higher command, leading to significant consequences. Major Bhatnagar has since become a vocal advocate for accountability and transparency within the military, especially concerning the lapses during the Kargil conflict. His experiences and insights offer a compelling perspective on the challenges and responsibilities faced by those in uniform.00:00 From NDA to Siachen02:02 Major reports Pak intrusion in Jan/Feb 19996:40 Generals didn't take intrusion report seriously?10:22 Intelligence failure a BIG LIE15:48 Major moves from Siachen to Batalik18:20 Siachen troops sent to war were unprepared21:04 Army chief comes to Batalik23:36 Troops busy in building a Zoo during the war?25:36 When Major told Brig Devinder about his troops condition29:05 How Generals were putting irrational pressure on troops31:20 How Brigadier Devinder was misled34:10 Brigadier Devinder's brilliance37:09 How Major Bhatnagar was shunted out46:03 How Major was convicted by Indian Army57:17 How good officers were punished in Kargil war59:10 Major Navdip Cheema should've got PVC1:01:19 Good officers during Kargil didn't get their due1:06:48 Bhai Bhateejawaad in Indian Army?1:10:24 Lessons of 1962 & Kargil - role of generals1:13:15 Role of General VP Malik & other generals1:17:06 Ex-Major Bhatnagar's thoughts on Indian Army
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Vikram Jit Singh is a distinguished journalist and columnist. With a career spanning several decades, he has gained recognition for his in-depth reporting and analysis on defense and security issues.Singh served as a war correspondent, notably covering the Kargil War and counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir from 1997 to 1999 and again in 2004. His frontline experiences during these conflicts have provided him with unique insights into military operations and the challenges faced by the Indian armed forces.In addition to his written work, Singh is a TV analyst specializing in defense, where he offers expert commentary and analysis on current military and security affairs.00:00 Pak commandos in Jammu03:00 Pakistan has changed its strategy5:00 Different army units being attacked7:00 Why terrorists shifted from Rajouri-Poonch to Jammu interiors9:34 Tactical mistakes made by India11:20 How Narco networks are enabling terrorist infiltration13:13 How terrorists are cultivating On Ground Workers (OGWs)14:51 BIGGEST strategic challenge for India16:24 Mountain warfare eat up troops17:45 Why drones not useful in Jammu mountains19:42 Pak terrorists using Chinese tech21:21 Why India needs support of locals23:38 India can never be complacent in Kashmir26:28 ISI's plan for communal polarization29:39 How China-Pak are collaborating against India31:41 India must increase defense budget35:13 Operational mistakes by Indian army?41:31 Big mistake by Indian Army & Government
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Born and raised in undivided Bihar, Mrityunjay Sharma is a first-generation entrepreneur and social activist. An engineering graduate from BIT Mesra, Ranchi and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, Mrityunjay worked in various senior HR roles at Asian Paints before moving to the hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, where he worked with the then chief minister Dr Raman Singh on developmental issues. He subsequently moved to his home state of Jharkhand to work at the grassroots.Sharma is the co-founder of Ranchi-based start-up biofie.com. He also runs a social initiative called Kartavyapath to teach mathematics to underprivileged children and is a visiting faculty at several institutes, including the IIMs.His book ‘Broken Promises’ tells the story of Bihar's plunge into an abyss of crime, corruption and economic ruin during the tumultuous decade of the 1990s, often referred to as the ‘Jungle Raj’ years.
00:00 British, Nehru & Lalu06:11 Mafia Raj before Lalu07:44 Suryadeo Singh & Gangs of Wasseypur10:26 Rise of Pappu Yadav in Kosi-Seemanchal13:03 Rise & fall of Anand Mohan18:01 Why Lalu Yadav & RJD fear Pappu Yadav20:51 Story of ‘Chote Sarkar’ Anant Singh of Mokama25:13 How Ranvir Sena was born28:48 Ranvir Sena & caste massacres34:43 Jungle Raj of Lalu Prasad Yadav & family37:02 IAS officer who exposed Chaara Ghotala43:07 Kidnapping Industry of Bihar48:20 Pakruah Byah of Bihar50:42 How Lalu & family became landlords54:51 Ranjeet Don & paper leak industry of Bihar59:00 If Lalu was so bad, how he kept winning?
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