Anurag Minus Verma Podcast

We Recorded with the Founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, Right in the Middle of Delhi's Protest Ground. If you like our work then support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkOr on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/joinBuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/AnuragminusFund our work on Razor Pay (UPI): https://rzp.io/rzp/help-me-setup-studio Colourist : PostPond Media, MumbaiShot by: Arvind and Kartik

West Bengal recently removed eggs from school meals and replaced them with soya. On paper, it looks like a simple change in a menu. In reality, it opens up much bigger questions. Why does one egg create so much political controversy in India? Why do governments keep debating what poor children should eat? And why does food so often become a battlefield of caste, ideology, religion, and pseudoscience?To answer these questions, I sat down with public health physician and nutrition researcher Dr. Sylvia Karpagam.We discuss the politics of eggs, the myths around nutrition, caste and food, the right to nutrition, school meals, and why scientific evidence often loses to ideology.If you enjoy the conversation then please become member of this podcast. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkOr on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/joinBuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/AnuragminusTwitter of Sylvia Karpagam. : https://x.com/sakie339

This episode features Anant Gupta, political correspondent at Scroll.in and former reporter with the India bureau of The Washington Post.Support our work: Be A Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/anuragminusvermaYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcC57554ySc&t=1778s Fund our studio and edits on Razor Pay: https://rzp.io/rzp/help-me-setup-studio BuyMeACoffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus

A conversation with graphic novelist and artist Sarnath Banerjee on his new book Absolute Jafar.Sarnath Banerjee is India’s foremost graphic novelist.In this episode we discuss the strange and funny world that Banerjee builds in the book, where history, nostalgia, philosophy, and everyday absurdities collide. Be A Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/anuragminusvermaYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcC57554ySc&t=1778s Fund our studio and edits on Razor Pay: https://rzp.io/rzp/help-me-setup-studio

Fund our work on Razor Pay: https://rzp.io/rzp/help-me-setup-studio In this episode, we discuss the controversy around the new UGC guidelines and the many myths circulating around them. Disha Wadekar is an Indian lawyer and legal scholar. She played an important role in shaping and defending the UGC guidelines on caste discrimination in higher education. Be A Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkOr on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/joinEarlier Podcast with Disha Wadekar (Must Listen) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gnQfgKZgBsoqk6y5IkTnu Podcast with Nikita Sonavane on criminalisation of Vimkuta jatis : https://www.theculturecafe.in/p/22-with-nikita-sonavane-dalit-feminist-6b5

A calm and clear conversation with Sagar, senior staff writer at The Caravan. We speak about why Bihar is more than a broken state, how caste politics really works on the ground, and how election season gets distorted by the memification of leaders who should not be elevated in the first place. He explains the gap between lived reality and the stories told by mainstream media, the truth behind the jungle raj label, and why Bihar has been misread for so long. Tune in for a grounded look at a state that carries more history, complexity, and dignity than the usual headlines allow.Watch Uncensored Cut and many other member only videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkOr on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/joinOne time Payment support to keep the podcast running: https://rzp.io/l/mAM9AWHnq BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus Buy My Book: https://www.amazon.in/s?k=the+great+indian+brain+rot&crid=71NJPQUYH29W&sprefix=%2Caps%2C226&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent

A clear look at how the criminal caste label continues to shape social life, how conversion becomes a route to dignity, and how these shifts speak to the larger idea of India. Nusrat F Jafri, author of In This Land We Call Home, joins to discuss the history, identity, and ground realities that still define the present.Her book: https://www.amazon.in/This-Land-Call-Home-Conversions/dp/0143465546PRE-ORDER my book: ⁠https://www.amazon.in/dp/936131212X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PTE1Y27CEDMC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._2rxhIkjdFOV1dyiOPf4Rw.mLf1R4z_MOACOvza7NFkHoj6r0XV85iCdhDQYABsyNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+great+indian+brain+rot&qid=1759063919&sprefix=%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1 ⁠Watch Uncensored Cut and many other member only videos on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link⁠Or on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member-  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/join⁠One time Payment support to keep the podcast running: ⁠https://rzp.io/l/mAM9AWHnq ⁠BuyMeACoffee: ⁠buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus⁠ 

Prof. Ravikant Kisana talks about the cultural, political, and moral breakdown shaping modern India. From education to public discourse, he argues that unless these deeper issues are fixed, the country’s future remains uncertain.Order Prof Ravikant's book: https://www.amazon.in/Meet-Savarnas-Millennials-Mediocrity-Everything/dp/0143465716/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P1BUD2P5JLIF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TB3qYIIuWAGKCtJK5H5U4-GIN2ssL4KsfW-cgA4656IArKBEcfG1DyiaEd2BWYEV1XKBfgBFk9w1LDX6amiZSa2NeUM_PMcvlkdgRjxDP4WNk5rqHdq1c7c67KYdtWmeUokmuMznsOgMj6HxKQm6HZjiuMnLevM1fCUyyrm0C3w4u9QUpIi-_3zZQtjveGwVJ01-pp8mGHEi5INn12BELw.3a-WFj-cuZ6ZvpfY7WoIRkEV6kLOSZ9cGYDETa7vhnM&dib_tag=se&keywords=meet+the+savanna&qid=1762163048&sprefix=meet+the+savanna%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1 PRE-ORDER my book: https://www.amazon.in/dp/936131212X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PTE1Y27CEDMC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._2rxhIkjdFOV1dyiOPf4Rw.mLf1R4z_MOACOvza7NFkHoj6r0XV85iCdhDQYABsyNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+great+indian+brain+rot&qid=1759063919&sprefix=%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1 Watch Uncensored Cut and many other member only videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkOr on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member-  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/joinOne time Payment support to keep the podcast running: https://rzp.io/l/mAM9AWHnq BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus 

This week on the AMV Podcast, I speak with Mangesh Dahiwale, writer, Buddhist thinker, and one of the most articulate voices of the Ambedkarite movement. I asked him to explain Buddhism in the simplest way possible, and what followed was a reflection on loneliness, peace of mind, and what it means to be human in a restless world.Also, my book The Great Indian Brain Rot: Love, Lies and Algorithms in Digital India is now open for pre-order. Please pre order it. Pre order here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/936131212X

I spoke to a law student in Kathmandu who had been part of the Nepal protest. He suggested that the so-called Gen Z protest was not only about Gen Z, and that there were many unknown forces behind it. We discuss how the protest was made, how it was organised, who gained, the future it points to, and the contradictions buried in what the media so casually labelled a Gen Z revolt. There is far more going on here. Watch here, and support us for making more of these conversations possible.1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2. Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs/featured 3.UPI & Paypal (Paypal is in paylater section) : https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view  4.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus Aadarsha Ghatani’s insta: https://www.instagram.com/aadarsha_what/ Nilesh Jatwa for Sound design: https://www.instagram.com/nileshjatwa/ 

In this episode we look at the chaos of Indian democracy, from fake IDs and Rahul Gandhi’s allegations to police roles, electoral fairness, and the Supreme Court’s stray dog ruling, in conversation with political commentator and YouTuber Meghnad.Support Us: Complete this wishlist on BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/44892 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma Razor Pay (Paypal is in Paylater section): ⁠⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs

In this episode, I’m joined by Sumit Samos and Shainal Verma to talk about Bollywood’s long, uneasy relationship with caste, in the context of Dhadak 2. We look at where it the Indian cinema gets politics wrong, the rare moments it gets it right, and what it would take to make an anti-caste film that actually hits hard. The conversation is also about the caste politics of Tamil Nadu and and how cinema there handles caste and also on the pyschoological conflicts in anti-caste marriages, and much more.We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma2. Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs/featured 3.UPI: [email protected]: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminusSocial media handle of the speaker: Shainal Verma: https://www.instagram.com/scholarlyrapunzel/?hl=enSumit Samos: https://www.instagram.com/samossumit/?hl=en

In this episode, we talk about the Iran–Israel conflict that feels like a trailer for something bigger, why Trump had lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief without a press release, how power is shifting quietly across continents and what all of this actually means for India. Prof. Rajan Kumar makes sense of the mess, with context that matters.🎧 Support the Podcast & Get Access to Member-Only Episodes:👉 Become a YouTube Member (use desktop to join)https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87c👉 Join on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma☕ Support the Work:• Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus• Razorpay (UPI): https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view• UPI ID: minusverma@upi🌐 Websitewww.anuragminusverma.com📰 Subscribe to My Newsletterhttps://www.theculturecafe.in/

If you’ve spent any meaningful time on Twitter, you already know Rofl Gandhi. This is our third conversation, but his first ever video appearance. And here, you’ll see a different side of him—not just the tweeter celeb, but a political observer who understands the system from the inside. Someone who knows politicians personally and brings insights straight from ground zero.Become a YouTube member to listen to the latest members-only podcast with Buffalo Intellectual and many more exclusive episodes: (open on laptop)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87c⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Become a Patron on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma⁠You can also support us on : ⁠BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus⁠OrRazorpay (UPI) : ⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠UPI: minusverma@upi 

Today, our guest is the anonymous artist behind the widely popular internet sensation, Swineryy. She is known for creating unique Animoji art on Instagram that utilizes colourful characters to make absurd and humorous videos.In the podcast, Swineryy discusses a range of interesting topics. Firstly, she talks about the idea and reason behind being anonymous on the internet. She also expresses her concerns about the changing algorithm on Instagram and the pressure to create generic reels. Additionally, Swineryy shares her anxieties of monetizing art and how that can affect her creative process. The podcast also covers standup culture and how it relates to her work. Finally, Swineryy talks about her experiences in Michigan and the US, giving listeners a glimpse into her life. This episode provides a fascinating insight into Swineryy's work and her perspectives on various issues.Link for Swineryy’s insta :https://www.instagram.com/swineryy/?hl=enAn appeal to the listeners: As many of you may know, podcasts rely on the support of their listeners to continue producing high-quality content. Please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Every little bit helps, and even a small contribution can make a big difference. Although Patreon is a preferred medium, you can also support it on BuyMeACoffee, Instamojo and Paypal.Thank you for considering supporting this podcast. Your contribution will not only help to ensure that new episodes continue to be released, but it will also help to foster a sense of community among fans.1. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma2. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GBRate the podcast on Spotify.Links of topics discussed in the podcast: Horse Scam in Pakistan: https://youtu.be/g-TCPtpY01gHorse boy arrested: https://youtu.be/u9qSRvMSVQwLaila Boiler room : https://youtu.be/KAovZ4THSiMShaikh Rashid Videos: https://youtu.be/KHNw4WKorYMAnurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvicharFollow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=enThe Mixing & Mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.Credit for the Music:  Way Home by Tokyo Music WalkerStream & Download : https://fanlink.to/tmw_way_homeCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

Comedian sings a parody, a mob trashes a comedy club, and chaos follows. I sit down with Punit Pania to talk about the madness of it all. From the mad viral trend of Studio Ghibli to the soulless churn of AI art, this episode looks at what it means to create when everything around you feels fake, loud, and slightly unhinged.Become a YouTube member to listen to the latest members-only podcast with Buffalo Intellectual and many more exclusive episodes: (open on laptop)⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87c⁠⁠⁠Or Become a Patron on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma⁠

A conversation with Shoaib Daniyal- political editor of Scroll. in. In the glow of language wars, a conversation on history, politics, and the philosophical vanity of words. Why language matters so much, often enough to reshape entire political landscapes. Tune in for a fun and very insightful podcast! Become a youtube member to listen more member only podcasts: (open on laptop)⁠⁠https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87c⁠⁠Or Become a Patron on Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusvermaAccount of shoaib daniyal : https://x.com/shoaibdaniyal?lang=en 

This time, I sit down with Shrujana Shridhar, a visual artist based in New York, as we navigate the chaos of a world in flux.We discuss shifting cultures, nostalgia, movies, and the uncertain future we’re all stepping into. Your support keeps this space alive. Let me know your thoughts—always keen to hear from you!Become a youtube member to listen more member only podcasts: (open on laptop)⁠⁠https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87c⁠⁠Or Become a Patron on Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma

 The internet is changing. With increasing censorship, growing government interest, and rising digital anxieties, the online world is not what it used to be—and it won’t stay the same. In this episode, we explore where the internet stands today and where it might be headed. A timely conversation with Vimoh on the present and future of our digital space.Follow Vimoh's work here: https://indianatheist.net Become a youtube member to listen this exclusive podcast: (open on laptop)⁠https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87c⁠Or Become a Patron on Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma

In this episode, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding cases against Samay Raina and other YouTubers. But this isn’t really about them. It’s about something much bigger—a psychoanalysis of culture itself.Become a youtube member to listen this exclusive podcast: (open on laptop)https://youtu.be/wTujhyUV87cOr Become a Patron on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma

Bhumika Saraswati, an award-winning journalist, writer, filmmaker, and photographer, shares her deeply personal reflections in this conversation. We discuss the fractured state of the world and the relentless pursuit of hope and beauty that refuses to fade, even in the face of so much brokenness. If you appreciate our work, consider supporting us: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus UPI: Minusverma@upi RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view Visit my website: www.anuragminusverma.com Follow Bhumika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhumikasaraswati/?hl=en Cover art by : Siddhesh Gautam Other links :  Culture Cafe ( New Portal) : https://www.theculturecafe.in/p/why-are-we-obsessed-with-loving-and  My Video on Malacha Mahal :https://youtu.be/LpE6fWnmHa4 

We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  My Website: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/ 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: â https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

Not a podcast about missal pav, but it’s got all the spice and kicks one would expect from missal. Social media absurdities, parasocial cringe, political goss, cultural quirks, and food opinions that might be not easy to digest.A chat which is more like chaat of everything bizarre, insightful and fun. Tune in to know what I mean If you like our work then consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view My website: www.anuragminusverma.com  Buffalo Intellectual's twitter: https://x.com/ProfRavikantK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor His youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BuffaloIntellectual

Pollution levels are touching 1000 and political parties blaming each other in the maxican standoff. I sat down with Nitin to understand why and how our cities became the world’s worst where fresh air became an exclusive experience. He breaks it down with so many interesting and fresh angles that it cleared up my thoughts. Tune in to understand what’s really going on—and whether there’s any hope left for cleaner air in our increasingly dystopian cities. Nitin is a journalist and founding editor of The Reporters Collective. He has spent two decades reporting on India's political economy, environment, climate, and development.  Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member-   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/join Or become a Patron:  https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma You can also support us on :  BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus Or Razorpay (UPI) : https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view UPI: minusverma@upi  Here is my website: www.anuragminusverma.com Nitin’s Twitter:  https://x.com/nit_set?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Reporter’s collective: https://www.reporters-collective.in/team-members/nitin-sethi Thanks Nilesh Jatwa for the sound fix!

In this episode, I sit down with Pratyush, who runs a cozy cafe in the mountains of Bir, Himachal Pradesh. The discussion was about coffee but went far beyond that. We share a strange tale of a man in the mountains who believes he’s a rabbit, uncover why someone cried after their first sip of coffee, and explore the many surprising human stories born out of coffee. Support Us:  Become a Patron:  https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma You can also support us on :  BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus Or Razorpay (UPI) : https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view UPI: minusverma@upi  Here is my website: www.anuragminusverma.com Website of Pahadee Coffee: https://pahadee.coffee/  Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/pahadeecoffee/

Today on AMV, our guest is Sarvjeet Tamta—a self-taught qawwali singer who founded Rehmete Nusrat. At 16, he left Almora, Uttarakhand, to follow his passion for music. Coming from a Dalit background, Sarvjeet faced caste discrimination, but he didn’t let it stop him. Now, he’s performing to full houses across the country, making a name as one of the most promising qawwals of this era.  If you like our work then consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.anuragminusverma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch the video on YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Insta account of Guest; https://www.instagram.com/rehmatenusrat/  Their Website: https://www.amarrass.com/rehmat-e-nusrat

In this AMV Podcast episode, we’re joined by Chef Rahul Kanojia, sous chef at Gaggan Anand’s Bangkok restaurant—rated as one of the world’s best. We discuss everything you've probably never heard about food: why India still hasn’t got a Michelin star, the genius of Indian halwais, and why Nagaland’s dishes deserve the spotlight. Rahul breaks down why Indian, Mexican, and Chinese cuisines are the true "mother cuisines" that influence food worldwide. But this isn’t just another food talk. Rahul dives into cultural appropriation in tribal foods, the theatrical world of high-end dining, and why defining "Indian cuisine" is a mission destined to fail. An episode that takes food far beyond the plate. If you like our work then consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.anuragminusverma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch the video on YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Chef Rahul's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kanojiarahul/

In this episode, we sit down with Prabh Deep, one of India's most groundbreaking rappers, for a raw and unfiltered conversation. An honest and in-depth look at one of India’s most unique voices. Tune in for a conversation that goes beyond music and into the heart of what it means to create art that speaks truth. If you like our work then consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠⁠⁠⁠ My website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.anuragminusverma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch the video on YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Professor Shailaja Paik, renowned scholar, MacArthur Genius Grant winner, and author of acclaimed books such as Dalit Women’s Education in Modern India and The Vulgarity of Caste. We explore the untold stories of Dalit women artists whose contributions to Indian culture were marginalized and labeled “vulgar,” particularly in the world of Tamasha Theater. Through her extensive research, Professor Paik reveals how these women, despite facing caste and gender discrimination, used dance and theater not only as a means of survival but as acts of defiance and creativity. We dive deep into how art, caste, and gender intersect in India, and why the voices of Dalit women have often been ignored or misunderstood. If you like our work then consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: ⁠⁠⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠⁠⁠ My website: ⁠⁠⁠www.anuragminusverma.com⁠⁠⁠  Watch the video on YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, our guest is Rachita Taneja, known as Sanitary Panels. She's an artist, cartoonist, and activist, famous for her satirical webcomic Sanitary Panels, which she started in 2014. Her comics address politics, society, feminism, and more. Based in Bangalore, she uses her art to challenge societal norms and taboos, and in 2024, she received the Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award. If you like our work then consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view My website: www.anuragminusverma.com  Watch the video on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs  Follow Sanitary Panels on  Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/sanitarypanels/?hl=en  Twitter:  https://x.com/sanitarypanels 

In this episode, we discuss Indian politics, take a hard look at the newsroom, talk about building solidarities, and unpack queerness alongside the intersection of class and caste privilege. And also the important question: who really owns Sula Wines? A fun discussion with sharp insights and lots of laughs! Anish Gawande is the National Spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) and founder of Pink List India, an archive supporting LGBTQ+ rights. A Rhodes Scholar with degrees from Columbia and Oxford, he’s written for publications like Times of India and CNN. Anish has also worked with UNESCO, Borkowski PR, and curated shows at major galleries while earning recognition as one of GQ's 50 Most Influential Young Indians. If you like our work then consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view My website: www.anuragminusverma.com  Sound by  : Nilesh Jatwa 

Recorded a new podcast today with Manjeet Sarkar. Manjeet is a rising comedian known for his razor-sharp wit and unapologetic humour that cuts through the complexities of Indian society. Born in a village near Bastar, he brings an authentic voice to the stage, addressing issues like caste divides, political absurdities, and everyday struggles. He is an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, featured by media outlets such as The Guardian and The Print. Manjeet was the first comedian to represent India at the United Nations. His debut film, Untouchable: Laughing Out Caste, is set to release in 2024. If you like our work then consider supporting: ​ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma​BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus​UPI: Minusverma@upi​RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/viewMy website: www.anuragminusverma.com Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs Manjeet’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuVj6XtaFFU&t=1s&ab_channel=ManjeetSarkar Manjeet’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/manjeet_not_sarkar/ Edit by : Kartik Chuhan Sound by:Prasenjit Das & Postpond Media DI by: Himanshu Kamble 

Chandra Bhan Prasad is a renowned Indian intellectual, columnist, and social commentator, known for his work on Dalit rights and empowerment. A leading voice in advocating for market-based reforms to uplift marginalized communities, he often writes on the intersection of caste and economic development. If you like our work then consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view My website: www.anuragminusverma.com 

Dhruv Sehgal is a writer, actor, and filmmaker based in Mumbai. He is best known for his work in Netflix’s series Little Things. He also wrote and directed an episode for Amazon Prime’s Modern Love series. Modern Love is based on the popular New York Times column of the same name. In this series, Dhruv directed an episode titled I Love Thane, which was very well received. If you like our work then consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view My website: www.anuragminusverma.com  Watch the video on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheCultureCafebyAMV-re8hs  Camera and DI by: Postpond Media  Edit by : Kartik Chauhan 

Varun Grover is a filmmaker, writer, lyricist, and stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, socially relevant themes, and unique storytelling style. He co-wrote the critically acclaimed film Masaan (2015) and gained further recognition for his contribution as a writer to the popular Netflix series Sacred Games (2018). In 2023, he made his directorial debut with the film All India Rank. Grover has penned lyrics for several popular Bollywood films, including Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), Udta Punjab (2016), Sui Dhaaga (2018), and Atrangi Re (2021). He has received several awards for his work, including a National Film Award for Best Lyrics. We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on :    Patreon and RazorPay: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/ Buymeacoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus Camera by: Dev Baraya  Edit by : Kartik Chauhan Sound Mastering by Postpond Media 

Guest is Sagar who who  is a longform writer at the caravan magazine. Sagar is a longform writer at the caravan magazine. He writes on politics, law and society. He was a Chevening South Asia Journalism fellow in 2024 and  Asia Journalism fellow in 2023. Mumbai press club awarded him RedInk journalism award twice for his reporting. This podcast is also available on my youtube channel named culture cafe by amv. So you can see the video of the podcast there.  This podcast is totally free to consume but recording and releasing it is not free and requires a lot of resources. So please support our listener funded podcast on patreon and razor pay. All the links are available on my website. anuragminusverma.com. 

Shaunak Sen’s first feature-length documentary, "Cities of Sleep," a study of homelessness and sleep in Delhi, was released in 2016 and funded by the Films Division of India. The film was screened at the New York Indian Film Festival, Taiwan International Documentary Festival, and Mumbai International Film Festival, winning six awards. His second documentary, "All That Breathes," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2022, depicting two brothers caring for injured black kites in New Delhi. It won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance and the L'Œil d'or at Cannes. Following Cannes, HBO acquired worldwide television rights, and the documentary was released theatrically in the USA and on HBO Max. We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : Patreon and RazorPay: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/ Watch this podcast on video: https://youtu.be/xN5ASfRvqLw Watch Shaunak’s film : All That Breathes: https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/all-that-breathes/3768609 My short film from 2012 (Hostel ka kamra): https://youtu.be/JGB1xYNEAAg Herzog Penguin reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWH_9VRWn8Y&ab_channel=futile1981 Mystery Train by Jarmusch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Foo15dmk2M My short film from 2012 (Hostel ka kamra): https://youtu.be/JGB1xYNEAAg Watch Shaunak’s film : All That Breathes: https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/all-that-breathes/3768609 Camera by: Nitin Pareek 2nd Camera: Gyanvi Uppal Assisted by : Kartik Chauhan

I had the pleasure of chatting with Joyojeet Pal, an Associate Professor at the School of Information at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We discuss in detail the current political climate in the US, how it's changed since Trump’s 2015 candidacy, and why he's seen as 'dangerous.' We also talk about his rise, unique campaign strategies, especially his social media game, and draw some interesting parallels with Modi. We are listener funded podcast so please consider supporting us: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/  (For international users: Paypal is mentioned in the paylater section of razorpay)

Today I have reached a new landmark of 100 episodes. As I release the centenary episode of my podcast, I am filled with gratitude and joy, as I would not have made it past even one episode without the love of my listeners. So be ready to listen to AMV's V experience as I appear as a guest on my own podcast in conversation with Ayush khar, one of my earliest listeners. Ayush Khar is a business journalist and social media manager who has written for websites such as Moneycontrol, ET Now and CNBC TV18. He is an alumnus of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Support here: https://www.anuragminusverma.com/ Become our Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma Twitter of Ayush: https://x.com/ayushkhar Insta of Ayush: https://www.instagram.com/beatup_yet_upbeat/?igsh=MnkzcHJsaGtkZGgz

Sudipto Mondal is a Bangalore-based investigative journalist who reports on caste, communalism and corruption and is Executive Editor at The News Minute. We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.RazorPay: ⁠https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view⁠ 3. BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus Sudipto’s twitter: https://x.com/mondalsudipto?lang=en  Sound Mixing & Mastering at PostPond Media, Mumbai. 

Kiran Rao is the acclaimed filmmaker who directed Dhobi Ghat and Laapataa Ladies.  We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on :  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  Sound Mixing & Mastering at PostPond Media, Mumbai Camera by Ishan Sharma 

Prof. Ravikant aka Buffalo intellectual’s sharp insights on the election results and the future of this nation.  We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view Prof Ravikant aka Buffalo intellectual’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kroA8W-MHMU&ab_channel=BuffaloIntellectual

In this podcast, senior Prof David Wallace from the University of Michigan joins me to discuss the raging pro-Palestinian student protests at universities in the US. We pose the question: Are we living in the worst of times, and is there hope for reform this world? We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view Prof Wallace’s Work : https://www.si.umich.edu/people/david-wallace

Vimoh is a very popular internet personality who talks about atheism, and rationality and debunks many pseudoscientific claims that are floating on the internet. We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting: 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus3.UPI: [email protected]: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/viewFollow Vimoh's work here: ⁠https://indianatheist.net ⁠

Listen to our friendly podcast where we talk about the USA—the good, the bad, and the interesting stuff you might not know. Don't miss out—tune in! We don’t take ads yet keep our podcast free. Our listeners are our only patrons.  Consider supporting:  1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi Social media handle of the speaker:  https://www.instagram.com/balramvishwakarma/?hl=en Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: â https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

We dive deep into the intriguing topic of what's considered vulgar versus artistic in music and art. Our guest for this episode is Professor Brahma Prakash, a writer and cultural theorist currently teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has authored insightful works such as "Cultural Labour" and the recently released "Body on the Barricades: Life, Art, and Resistance in Contemporary India." We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : 1. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 2.BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anuragminus 3.UPI: Minusverma@upi 4.RazorPay: https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_NM7M52cur24w7k/view You can buy books by Brahma Prakash here: https://www.amazon.in/stores/Brahma-Prakash/author/B07WSBR8PY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ Rahul Sonpimple's bold take on the idea of ‘romanticism’, contemporary culture, post-ideological Dalit Discourse, and Buddhism as a counter force. Rahul is the founder and president of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA).  We entirely depend on the support of our listeners. Support us on : ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dn3P3RE5Afk Rahul Sonpimple’s Twitter : ⁠https://twitter.com/Sonpimplerahul⁠  Rahul Sonpimple’s Insta:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rahulsonpimple/⁠⁠  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ We explore the politics of Veg food and the implications it has on society, particularly in the context of modern-day casteism discussions. The guest for this episode is Shoaib Daniyal, the political editor at Scroll. I kindly request your support in this initiative, as it requires a lot of resources to produce high-quality content. ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOaHhcltMYw&ab_channel=TheCultureCafebyAMV

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A delightful and thought-provoking conversation with Zeyad Masroor Khan. We discussed his new book, "City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh." Took a trip to the lanes of small town and explored the mysterious world of jinn folk tales, the 90s world of Pran and Raj comics, how cinema influences culture, the conflicts, the curfews, and how humour became a response to dealing with the hardships of life. Tune in!  This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zeyad’s book: https://www.amazon.in/City-Fire-Zeyad-Masroor-Khan/dp/9356998248/  Zeyad’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeyadkhan  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠ A wonderful conversation with Chirag Thakkar, Associate Publisher at Bloomsbury India, where we discuss the mysterious world of book publishing in India. From the process of getting published to exploring what India is reading, we covered it all. We discussed changing expectations from authors in 2023, the significance or insignificance of literature festivals, and also delved into whether an author can sustain financially by becoming a full-time author. And finally, the crucial question: In the age of social media, are books dead? This podcast doesn’t have any corporate funding so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click or tap to Support AMVPodcast (Patreon/UPI)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chirag’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiraghthakkar  Chirag’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chiraghthakkar/?hl=en  Anurag Minus Verma’s Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/confusedvichar⁠⁠ Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en⁠⁠ The Mixing and mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.