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   29 Jun 2026 · 13 min

   “Deshbhakti ki Polish” | Reading Harishankar Parsai’s Satire on Fake Patriotism | Hindi Gharana

   In this video, I read out “Deshbhakti ki Polish” – a sharp satirical essay by Harishankar Parsai from his collection Nithalle ki Diary – and then talk about how it still applies to today’s corporate charity and “image polishing.” Parsai was one of Hindi’s greatest satirists, known for exposing corruption, hypocrisy, and hollow nationalism through humour and biting social commentary. The essay follows Kanchan Babu, a wealthy shop‑owner who starts polishing people’s shoes “for the defence of the nation” so he can donate that small income to the National Defence Fund – and, more importantly,…

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   24 Jun 2026 · 14 min

   Consequences of Globalisation of Indian Economy | Ghachar Ghochar Review | Hindi Gharana

   In this video, I talk about Ghachar Ghochar, a brilliant short novella by Vivek Shanbhag, originally written in Kannada and translated into English by Srinath Perur. The book follows a lower‑middle‑class family in Bangalore that suddenly becomes rich through a spice business, and shows how money quietly tangles their relationships, morals and sense of self “beyond repair.” I discuss what the strange title “Ghachar Ghochar” means, how the story reflects India’s shift from a closed socialist economy to liberalisation, why the narrator hides in Indian Coffee House, the role of Anita, Chikkappa,…

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   7 May 2026 · 19 min

   Your Favourite Poet's Favourite Poet: Krishna Bihari 'Noor' | Kavita Pe Charcha | Hindi Gharana |

   Your Favourite Poet's Favourite Poet: Krishna Bihari 'Noor' | Kavita Pe Charcha | Hindi Gharana |Vikas Divyakirti’s Favourite Shayar | Krishn Bihari Noor Explained | Kavita Pe Charcha | Hindi Gharana |Krishn Bihari Noor | The Poet Behind “Zindagi Se Badi Saza Hi Nahi” |Kavita Pe Charcha Hindi GharanaIn this video, I talk about Krishn Bihari Noor, one of the most beloved Urdu poets from Lucknow, and his famous ghazal Zindagi Se Badi Saza Hi Nahi. Noor Sahib’s poetry is powerful because it speaks about pain, truth, identity, God, and the struggle of being split apart by life in a way that…

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   24 Mar 2026 · 25 min

   The Great Indian Brain Rot Book Review | Indian Internet, Influencers, & Anurag Minus Verma

   The Great Indian Brain Rot Book Review | Indian Internet, Influencers, & @AnuragMinusVermaPodcast In early 2026, I read one of the most exciting books on Indian internet culture I’ve come across: The Great Indian Brain Rot by Anurag Minus Verma, published by Bloomsbury. The book uses humour and satire to map how India’s internet has shifted from cyber cafés and Yahoo Messenger to Jio-era reels, influencers, caste pride content, conspiracy podcasts, and toxic positivity, and how that constant, unchecked consumption melts our brains instead of making us think.In this video, I share my honest…

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   22 Jan 2026 · 18 min

   My Experience at Jaipur Lit. Festival 2026 | Hindi Gharana | Anurag Minus Verma

   My Experience at Jaipur Lit. Festival 2026 | Hindi Gharana | Anurag Minus VermaIn this episode of Hindi Gharana, Gourav shares his on-ground experience of Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 and also reflects on his visit to the Delhi World Book Fair 2026—two places that look similar from the outside, but feel completely different once you’re inside.This is not a mere “fest vs fair” comparison. It’s a deeper face-off between two expressions of literature: one shaped by conversations, sessions, and ideas—and the other driven by books, browsing, buying, and the crowd’s energy.​We also talk about…

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   10 Jan 2026 · 12 min

   Acharya Prashant Books I’ll Read in 2026 | My 10-Book Reading List | Hindi Gharana |

   Acharya Prashant Books I’ll Read in 2026 | My 10-Book Reading List | Hindi Gharana | Aditya is building a serious reading habit in 2026—and this is his 10-book plan. The list is heavily inspired by Acharya Prashant, but it’s not limited to him—there are a few other books too that fit the same direction: clarity, self-understanding, and real change.If you’re searching for Acharya Prashant book recommendations or want a no-fluff 2026 reading list, this video will help.In this video:Aditya’s 10 books for 2026 (mostly Acharya Prashant)Why these books made the cutHow to follow the list as a…

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   4 Jan 2026 · 13 min

   5 Greatest Books I read in 2025 | 5 Must-Read Books That Changed How I Think | Reading Wrap-Up 2025

   2025 was an intense reading year for me — emotionally, politically, and intellectually. In this video, I share my top 5 favourite books of 2025, books that stayed with me long after I finished reading them. This is not a generic recommendation list. These books challenged my ideas about memory, identity, politics, violence, survival, and the human condition. 📚 Books discussed in this video: • Ret Samadhi by Geetanjali Shree • The Grudges of Gajanan Godbole • Ham on Rye • Maus • Political Violence in Ancient India In this video, I talk about: • Why Ret Samadhi is one of the most important…

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   28 Dec 2025 · 27 min

   Javed Akhtar vs Mufti Shamail Nadwi Debate: Who Actually Won? (Logical Breakdown) | Hindi Gharana

   Is the debate truly over? While social media claims a victory for Mufti Shamail Nadwi, a logical breakdown of the arguments reveals a different story.In this video, we analyze the latest viral debate between Javed Akhtar and Mufti Shamail Nadwi on the topic "Does God Exist?" We strip away the rhetoric and the post-debate PR narratives to examine the core philosophical arguments presented.We specifically deconstruct Mufti Shamail's use of the Argument from Contingency, the Infinite Regress fallacy, and his counterintuitive take on the Problem of Evil. Did his arguments actually hold up…