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Prasanna Naidu
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The illegal migration into India since Bangladesh independence has led to the creation of anti-foreigner movements, instances of mass violence and political tensions.
What's the solution to this?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
NOTE: This episode was recorded a month ago
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Vaccines help protect us from getting infected by viruses and bacteria. Talking about COVID-19, once you've had two doses of the vaccine you might think you're always safe from it. But that's not necessarily the case. Hence a booster dose has been introduced and some countries have also started deploying it even when many other countries are still waiting to get their first shot. Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss India's stance on this and the politics behind vaccines.
Click here to listen to our previous episode -> "#30 Second wave, what’s happening and what’s best to be done?"
Read our articles on this topic:
Governance and Infrastructure – shifting gears
COVID Second wave – it is complicated
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With the US, Pakistan, Afghan government and many other parties involved, what will the future of Afghanistan look like?
Why is China so interested in Afghanistan even when a terrorist organisation is having power there?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu try to predict.
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A recently released Hindi film, Shershaah, has brought the spotlight back on Captain Vikram Batra, a war hero who had been martyred during the Kargil war of 1999.
But, what was his story, why is he a celebrated officer?
Rahul Deodhar chats with Prasanna Naidu about this and the Kargil War.
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The Union Government recently introduced the National Automobile Scraping Policy. This may give a new identity to the country's automobile sector and has the potential to increase the rate of employment too.
But, what all is involved in this process and how can this scrapping business be profitable?
Prasanna Naidu talks to Rahul Deodhar to understand this.
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Allegations of snooping using spyware named "Pegasus" have created a lot of chaos in political circles. Opposition and activists have been attacking the government from all quarters.
But, how much do we really know about it and how much we don't? Prasanna Naidu and Rahul Deodhar discuss.
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"Uniform Civil Code ought not to remain a mere hope", said a Judge in the Delhi High Court in a recent order.
But what is this Uniform Civil Code and why is it so important? Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
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Often referred as one of the darkest period in the history of India is the "Declaration of Emergency in 1975". But, there were emergencies declared before this too. So, what was the difference and why is this emergency so infamous?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu have a chat on this.
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30 years ago, the P V Narasimha Rao government assumed office and set in motion radical reforms that changed the direction and speed of the Indian economy.
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss these reforms and also talk about the reform needed now.
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The G7 will see heads of states from the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Germany, France and Italy come together to discuss the global challenges facing the world, and then build back better from coronavirus and create a greener, more prosperous future.
The UK has invited Australia, India, South Korea and South Africa as guest countries to this year’s G7.
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss what happens in such summits and what's in it for India in this summit.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the summit
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The Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft is often in the news mostly due to accidents. But, despite a poor track record, why MiG-21 is used as a fighter jet?
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar talks to Prasanna Naidu about MiG-21s, other aircraft and also dive into the future of warfare.
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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp messenger could face a ban if they do not comply with the new Information Technology rules. But, what triggered the formation of these new rules amidst this pandemic? And is there a possibility for this ban to happen?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
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The modern state of Israel was founded in May 1948 after the Second World War. But, the conflict that has raged between Israelis and Palestinians can be traced back much further.
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar presents a brief summary of the conflict and along with Prasanna Naidu discuss the recent developments and India's priorities.
Read the Israel Palestine primer here - Israel Palestine Primer V2 (rtvws.com)
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We all know about the melting ice at the poles, climate change etc., but can this have an effect on the security of a country?
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu talk about this and anticipate the future problems countries can have due to climate change.
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What is happening in India is similar to the second waves which happened in other countries last year, why did we not anticipate it while we were celebrating the dropped number of cases?
In this episode, Rahul Deoshar and Prasanna Naidu talk about the current situation of the pandemic around the world, what caused the second wave and what needs to be done.
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The visuals from our neighbouring country are terrifying as many people are on roads protesting and people are also sharing how the government does nothing to prevent the common mass.
Will this lead to a civil war in Pakistan?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss and predict the possible outcomes of these protests.
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West Bengal was under the Comminist Party's rule for about 30 years. Then it went with Mamta Banerjee's TMC (called All India Trinamool Congress) since 2011. Who will come next, and why is West Bengal so important?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
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Recently a cargo ship got stuck in the Suez canal. Due to this, no other vessel is able to pass through this route, causing marine traffic near this canal which is a very important route in global trade.
So in this episode, Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss how this international trade works along with this incident.
Note: This episode was recorded on 27th March, 2021
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The Iraq War was an armed conflict that began in 2003 with the invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition that overthrew the government of Saddam Hussein.
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar briefly explains the whole Iraq war from start and why the US which is nowhere geographically near to Iraq involved in this conflict and is losing lives and money of Americans.
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Recently, the US Secretary of State has sent a letter to Afghan politicians urging on the acceleration of peace talks and urging on a more comprehensive roadmap for the peace process in Afghanistan.
And along with many other countries, India is also going to be a part of it.
But, how did the war in Afghanistan start? what did it not end? and why are we concerned about it?
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar talks to Prasanna Naidu about this and explains how peace in Afghanistan can also bring peace to India.
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Petrol prices are crossing 3 digits but why petrol prices keep increasing?
How does the crude oil industry work? and should we switch to electric vehicles?
Rahul Deodhar talks to Prasanna Naidu and answers these questions.
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Recently in the Supreme Court of India, a judge objected to the term used by a party for addressing the judge, which is a actually correct way to address a court. So, why did the judge do that? should we focus more on how one addresses the court than the matter for which one is present there?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss this incident and also talk about some general problems with the judicial system and the probable solutions to it.
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Over the last few years, a new form of ostracism has gained momentum, placing celebrities, companies and media alike under a microscope for political or moral correctness.
In this episode Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu talk about the problems with this culture and suggest a solution for the same.
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The murder of Samuel Paty, a French middle-school teacher, took place on 16 October 2020. Paty was killed and beheaded by an Islamist terrorist. What's this case about and what's the connection with India?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss about this case, Islamic radicalisation and the reforms needed.
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Recently, there was a coup in Myanmar which is located just beside India. And we have also seen such incidents happening in other neighbouring countries, especially in Pakistan.
But, why did such incident not occur in Indian history? And is there a possibility in future?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss the meaning of a coup, and answer the above question.
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The Cryptocurrency industry in India had some expectations from the Budget, related to recognising cryptocurrencies and provide clarifications with respect to its regulations. But, Cryptocurrency got ignored in the budget.
So, can Cryptocurrencies replace Currencies?
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu talk about Crypotocurrency and Blockchain technology in general. They also discuss the pro's and con's of it and try to answer the above question.
Note: This episode was recorded before the Budget Session
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In removing U.S. President Donald Trump from their services, Big Tech companies like Twitter and Facebook have strongly shown that they own their platforms and they will decide who gets to speak there.
But, in this age where internet governs most of our lives, must these companies have such power? how is this going to affect us in future?
Prasanna Naidu and Rahul Deodhar analyse this incident.
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Jack Ma, one of the popular entrepreneurs in the world has not made a public appearance from few months now. This is quiet strange because he has been facing cameras very frequently.
What happened? Is he gone missing? What's the reason for this?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu talk about the possibilities and some similar past instances in China.
Link to the video mentioned in the show - 🔴 Exiled Chinese Billionaire's Accusations of China (w/ Guo Wengui & Kyle Bass) | RV Classics - YouTube
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The cyber wing of the Maharashtra Police recently acquired a software from the Interpol that would help them track down child pornography uploaded online.
What is this software? how do such software work and what issues does this operation address?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
Relevant article - Explained: How Maharashtra Police will use software to crack down on child porn | Explained News,The Indian Express
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2020 is a year no one is going to forget because of the obvious reason. But, there were many other things which happened in this year in the socio-political realm which are worth talking about.
So, in this episode Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu talk about those issues and propose some solutions to it.
Link to the earlier episode on the problems of Farm Bills - Right Views Podcast
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Recently one of the biggest cyberattacks targeted US government agencies and private companies, known as the 'SolarWinds hack'.
How are such supply chain cyber attacks carried out? and what are its implications for the future warfare?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
Link to an earlier episode on "Drone Warfare" - https://anchor.fm/prasanna-naidu/episodes/9-Drone-Warfare--Future-of-War--Lessons-for-India-emvmic
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We have variety of food options available nowadays but still we have problems with our health. Some diseases have become so common that you are assumed to get it, after you reach around that age. But, what's the root cause? Do we have a solution? Which diet is good? plant based or meat based?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu try to answer such questions and find a better solution which is generally good for everyone.
Recommended watch - The Game Changers Official Film Website | Documentary (gamechangersmovie.com)
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The protests against the three farm acts passed by the Indian Parliament in 2020 are still going on. The acts have been described as "anti-farmer laws" by some farmer unions, while some say it would leave farmers at the "mercy of corporates".
What's the reality? And what are the real problems with the Bills?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
Link to the referred Article - Protesting farmers submit demands to Centre during fourth rounds of discussions (dnaindia.com)
Earlier episode explaining APMC markets and SAMS - https://anchor.fm/prasanna-naidu/episodes/2-What-reforms-mean-for-Farmers-vs-Fortuner-Farmers-ekbp0i
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China has been under the spotlight from past many years mainly because of its growth and especially in 2020 due to the pandemic and its belligerence.
This has caused trouble to many countries including India. And this year due to the border clash the anti-India sentiment has raised very much. But, just boycotting Chinese apps won't cause much hurt to China. So, what should and can India do to counter China? and how should India do it?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
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India did not join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
But, considering the state of our economy is this a wise decision? What are the benefits of joining such free trade agreements? What did we loose?
Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss.
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The Nagorno - Karabakh conflict came to an end recently between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan won the war, but not much missiles, tanks or soldiers, but with "drones".
How did it happen? How do these UAVs work? How will the future of war look like? and What should India do about it?
In this episode, Prasanna Naidu and Rahul Deodhar answer these questions.
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Why are US elections important for India?
How will this make a difference in India and China relations?
What can we expect from the Biden and Harris duo?
In this episode we have a conversation about our past relations with the United States and hope for better relations in future.
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the election results were out.
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Recently, a guy shot a young girl with an illegally acquired gun just outside her college in Mewat, Haryana.
But, how can one get a gun so easily?, how do these gun markets operate in India?
In this episode, we delve into this topic and also touch some related topics like the gang culture in India, law and order reforms, etc.
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Australia withdrew from QUAD and the Malabar exercise in 2008. But, this year in 2020 it is all set to participate in the Malabar Exercise along with navies of India, US and Japan, but WHY?
In this episode, Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss the purpose of forming QUAD? its impact on China and the recent change of moves by Australia regarding QUAD.
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Recently some rape cases, specially the Hathras incident has triggered the media environment and the public in general. And many people are demanding for changes in the existing laws related to crimes like rapes.
But, is it really the solution?
After the Nirbhaya case there were changes done in the laws, do you think it has made any remarkable changes in the society?
So, in this episode Prasanna Naidu and Rahul Deodhar discuss the root cause and also talk about the solutions to it.
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Television Rating Point is a word that is much heard about but not many people know about it. And now this word is trending because of an alleged scam where some news channels are accused of manipulating TRP data.
In this episode, Prasanna Naidu and Rahul Deodhar explain what is TRP, how the whole mechanism works, what are the problems and possible solutions to it.
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What is Geopolitics?
Why is China creating problems for India at their border?
In this episode Rahul Deodhar and Prasanna Naidu discuss India China relations and the Geopolitics behind it.
Disclaimer: The authors have not coined the Strategy Bridge concept they discuss in this episode and it is a part of the GCPP course conducted by the Takshashila Institution(https://takshashila.org.in/)
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What are these recent farm legislations passed by Parliament of India?
Is Mandi system (APMC Act) essential?
Can agriculture be sustainable and farmers earn decent incomes from agriculture?
In this episode Prasanna Naidu discusses and tries to find answers to such questions with Rahul Deodhar.
Rahul's writings are below:
Smart Agricultural Management System (SAMS) paper - http://bit.ly/SolnToFarmers
MoneyLife Article - http://bit.ly/AgriReforms
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What is a Nation? What is a State? Country? is it different or the same?
We have heard these terms used very often and many times it is used interchangeably.
Prasanna Naidu discusses these political concepts with Rahul Deodhar to get a clearer idea about it.
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