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Abhijit Iyer-Mitra is one of India’s sharpest and most uncompromising strategic thinkers. A senior research fellow at IPCS, he’s known for cutting through comfortable narratives and explaining power as it actually works—across defense economics, military technology, nuclear strategy, and global geopolitics.

In this episode of Dostcast, we go far beyond headlines.

Why is the US suddenly interested in Greenland—and what does it signal about the future of global power? What’s really driving Gen Z protests across Western democracies, and how organic are these movements? Why is Donald Trump economically and strategically tightening the screws on the European Union? And beneath all of this lies an unsettling question: in today’s world, do billionaires and corporations influence governments more than voters do?

We also dive deep into the evolution of modern warfare—how power is exercised without tanks or missiles, how narratives replace bullets, and why the next decade of global conflict will look nothing like the last.

This isn’t a debate.

It isn’t ideological comfort food.

It’s a clear-eyed breakdown of how the world actually functions.

If you care about geopolitics, power, and the forces shaping the next 10 years—this episode is unmissable.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:32 – Why Trump Wants Greenland

09:23 – American Invasion & Narrative Control

15:45 – Rise of Gen Z Protests

25:22 – Iran in the 1970s

29:42 – Radicalism in Iran

43:52 – Is Khamenei Good for Iran?

47:57 – North Korea vs America

50:04 – The START Treaty

52:41 – Billionaires Funding Government Operations

01:00:03 – Government vs Industrialists

01:04:47 – Conclusion

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Rahul Krishnan is the founder of BoldCare, one of India’s fastest-growing sexual wellness brands focused on men’s health, intimacy, and performance. Through BoldCare, he has worked to normalize conversations around erectile dysfunction, sexual confidence, and preventive care in a culture where these topics are often avoided or stigmatized.

With a deep understanding of product, consumer psychology, and taboo-driven markets, Rahul operates at the intersection of health, technology, and modern intimacy. His work offers a rare inside look into how sexual wellness products are designed, manufactured, and marketed — and how shifting cultural attitudes, AI, and digital media are reshaping desire and relationships in India.

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With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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Sachin Nandha is a philosopher and strategist with a background in private equity. He advises leaders on global trends and is deeply influenced by India’s history and philosophy. As Director-General of the International Centre for Sustainability, he works on initiatives combining thought leadership and environmental progress. He is the author of Hedgewar (Founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh).

In this episode, Vinamre and Sachin discuss:

-The life, ideology, and lasting influence of K.B. Hedgewar, the founder of the RSS, along with insights from its archives.

-Hedgewar’s views on caste and his relationships with key figures like Bose, Savarkar, Nehru, and Gandhi.

-The role of mentorship in the RSS, how Shakhas operate in India and the UK, and the ideological contrast between Hedgewarism and Savarkarism.

-The relevance of Hindus reclaiming a martial spirit and how the RSS has evolved over time.

-A deeper look at the RSS’s modern appeal and its impact on contemporary politics and society.

Watch this episode to explore Hedgewar’s legacy, the evolution of the RSS, and its impact on modern India.

Timestamps

00:00 – 03:17 — Intro

03:17 — Who was Hedgewar?

09:37 — What’s inside the archives of the RSS?

15:50 — Why has no one written a biography on Hedgewar before?

19:02 — How Shakhas look in the UK

27:17 — Mentorship in the RSS

33:29 — Hedgewar’s views on caste

35:39 — Hedgewar and Bose

39:01 — Hedgewar and Savarkar

41:27 — Hedgewar and Nehru

43:52 — Hedgewar and Gandhi

47:01 — Was Gandhi an utopian?

50:09 — Social structure in the 1920s

01:03:47 — The need for Hindus to return to a martial form of religion

01:11:57 — Views on modern RSS Shakhas

01:14:38 — Hedgewarism vs Savarkarism

01:23:52 — The appeal of the RSS today

01:27:50 — How studying Hedgewar changed his worldview

01:31:22 — Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.

With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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Viraj Sheth is the Co-Founder & CEO of Monk-E, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, and a leading strategist at the intersection of digital culture, content, and influence. With a sharp understanding of how narratives are built and broken online, he decodes the forces shaping attention, identity, and public conversation in the internet age.

In this episode, Vinamre and Viraj discuss:

The shift from virality to “taste” as the new cultural currency

Gen Z vs. Millennials, dating in the age of brainrot, and the return to analog

Personal branding, PR strategy, and why comment sections now drive narratives

Whether films like Dhurandhar act as propaganda and who controls the story

Looksmaxxing as the next wave and the future of talent management

How to improve parental health and why Indians need better PR

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Timestamps (Final)

0:00 How We Met

1:39 How Content Shapes Politics

10:08 Ameero Ke Chochle

16:04 The Art of Making Short‑Form Content

22:04 Going Back to Analog

25:14 Understanding Trends

29:54 Taste is the New Buzzword

33:34 Gen Z vs. Millennials

46:34 Dating, Content & Brainrot

54:24 Nanci Tyagi & Tyla

1:01:24 PR Strategy & The Comment Section

1:07:06 Personal Branding

1:08:29 The Future of Podcasting

1:23:49 Experience in Faridabad

1:29:24 Do Indians Need Better PR?

1:47:43 We Need to Read and Write More

1:50:53 Is Dhurandhar Propaganda?

2:09:23 Will Talent Management Stay Relevant?

2:14:23 How to Improve Your Parents' Health

2:24:22 Decoding Dhurandhar & Narrative Control

2:34:22 Looksmaxxing: The Next Big Trend

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

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Eric Weinstein is a managing director of Thiel Capital, a mathematician, and an intellectual known for his critical examinations of academia, science, and modern institutions. He is the host of The Portal podcast and a vocal advocate for intellectual freedom and radical honesty.

In this episode, Vinamre and Eric discuss:

The hijacking of modern institutions and the "shaming fetish"

Free speech, the pursuit of truth, and the beauty of friction in art

Jewish identity, humor, and the cultural influence of Palestine

How to read people, restore beauty to life, and question "the performance of science"

Speculations on aliens, the future, and the secrets of the universe

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Timestamps

0:00 Prakhar’s Wedding Experience

1:40 How Vinamre Discovered Eric

4:30 Hijacking of Institutions

8:30 The Shaming Fetish

10:00 Free Speech & the Pursuit of Truth

21:00 The Beauty of Friction in Understanding Art

25:33 Russell Conjugation

27:22 Lack of Original Thought

36:00 Palestine and Arabic Influence on the Internet

41:59 Vinamre’s Experience in Kibbutz Beeri

44:10 The Horrors of Barbarism

48:10 Jews and Synagogues

54:30 Jewish Humor

57:20 California Dreamin’ and Aspirations

1:03:20 Secrets of the Universe

1:07:57 How to Bring Beauty Back into Life

1:10:10 Opposable Thumbs

1:12:30 How to Read People

1:19:10 The Performance of Science

1:28:09 The Poisonous Mango

1:33:55 Believing Institutional Claims

1:35:00 Aliens

1:39:00 What’s the Future?

1:47:47 Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.

With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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Karan Sarin is a certified metabolic health coach, a two-time startup founder, and the author of Sick Nation. He specializes in decoding the root causes of metabolic dysfunction through the lenses of history, epigenetics, and modern physiology.

In this episode, Vinamre and Karan discuss:

The historical and epigenetic roots of fat gain and insulin resistance

The science behind GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and how they work

Critical but overlooked clinical markers for diabetes

Why South Asians face unique metabolic challenges

Practical steps to improve insulin sensitivity and long-term health

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Timestamps

0:00 Coming Up

1:10 History of Famine & Health

13:54 Science Behind Fat Gain

17:16 Are Our Genes Inferior?

21:09 Are Medicines Flawed?

27:47 Insulin Resistance & GLP-1

36:09 Insulin & Blood Sugar

51:59 Undiagnosed Diabetic People

54:49 Clinical Markers for Diabetes

1:22:19 South Asians & Myostatins

1:24:09 What’s the Cure?

1:30:09 Nutrition

1:37:59 Lifestyle Changes

1:43:59 Mounjaro Experience

1:45:09 Fats Have a Branding Problem

1:54:09 Understanding & Handling Cortisol

2:02:39 Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

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With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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Suhag Shukla, Esq. is a co-founder and the Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation. Through her leadership, she has spearheaded large-scale efforts to improve the public understanding of Hinduism, advocate for religious freedom, and navigate complex conversations around identity, politics, and representation in the West.

In this episode, Vinamre and Suhag discuss:

Bridging cultural gaps and navigating dual identities

The role of Indian political parties like the BJP and Congress in Western discourse

The importance of temples and representation in the American government

Blasphemy, religious sensitivity, and the challenges facing Hindu communities abroad

How history books portray Hinduism and what needs to change

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HAF Website: https://www.hinduamerican.org/

Timestamps

0:00 Coming Up

1:08 Bridging Gaps & Identities

7:45 Mispronunciation of Names in the West

11:55 Assimilating in American Society

16:09 Should You Have an Accent?

19:14 Why Be a "Hindu First" Organization?

23:00 Is Islam a Threat to America?

28:10 Why Are Minorities Being Attacked?

37:21 Role of the BJP & Congress in the West

41:00 Hindu Faces in the American Government

45:06 Opinions of Americans on India

49:20 History Books on Hinduism

53:40 Is Hinduism Right-Wing in America?

58:00 How Important Are Temples in America?

1:11:15 Blasphemy Among Hindus

1:19:00 Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.

With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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