Line Of Truth

In this enriching episode, join us as we engage in a fascinating dialogue with Haroon Khalid, an anthropologist and prolific author whose literary exploration delves deep into the tapestry of culture and religion in Pakistan and its neighboring regions. Haroon, an alumnus of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and The University of Toronto, provides us with insights into his transformative books - 'In Search of Shiva' and 'Walking With Nanak'. In 'In Search of Shiva', Haroon embarks on an extraordinary journey, unraveling folk religious practices across Pakistan. Discover the inspiration behind this quest and the intriguing practices he encountered along the way. Navigating the complexities of religious beliefs and practices in the region, he sheds light on the significance of Shiva amidst Pakistan's diverse religious landscape. Transitioning to 'Walking With Nanak', Haroon explores the travels of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and their profound impact on the religious and cultural landscape of the regions he traversed. Gain a deeper understanding of Guru Nanak's universal teachings and their relevance in today's world. Haroon also walks us through his research process, the challenges faced during fieldwork, and the delicate balance in presenting complex topics of religion, culture, and society. Through this engaging conversation, Haroon Khalid offers us a glimpse into the intricate layers of faith and culture, celebrating the rich heritage of Pakistan and its neighboring regions. Join us in this exploration of the past and the potential it holds for a harmonious future. Stay tuned to discover his future plans and the exciting topics that lie ahead in his journey of research and writing. 🎧✨ #CultureAndReligion #AuthorInsights #CulturalHeritage #HaroonKhalid #ResearchAndWritingJourney

How did the armed forces manage to control the Chinese intrusion without busting the capital budget? How did the government bring down the pension allocation by Rs 9,150 crore? Lt Gen Prakash Menon joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to analyse the defence budget for financial year (FY) 2021-2022, the pension allocation cuts, and the increase in capital outlay. Read 'A Human Capital Investment Model for India’s National Security System' by Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane: https://bit.ly/2Z2ff0g 

Why are the farmers protesting against the reforms that are claimed to promote efficiency of agriculture and what are their biggest concerns? An audio documentary following Ratnadeep Chakraborty and Simran Kaur Thandi, a final year law student at Panjab University as they report on the world's largest movement from ground zero and try to find the answer.  This podcast wouldn't have been possible without Simran who reported and interviewed various stakeholders from Singu and Tikri and we are really thankful to all the people who agreed to be interviewed for this episode.

What does India need to be a global power? Why is American's gross human right violation in Afghanistan and Iraq overlooked with the larger picture of 'war on terror'? How can intelligence agencies adopt to the world of information warfare? Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about the importance of nations to build narratives and control them so as to improve their image and standing abroad. Buy 'The Ultimate Goal': https://amzn.to/35OLmEs 

Truth neither has a boundary nor can be restricted to one! We are chasing truth, one story at a time. The 'Line of Truth' is a podcast series hosted by the Journalist and Columnist, Ratnadeep Chakraborty. The show takes on a public policy or an issue affecting the country every episode and dissects it with analysis from the panel of experts on the show. The listeners are free to derive their own conclusion and find their truth.

Why it is critical to mould Public Policy schools as institutions of practice? Will a Masters in Public Policy be a MBA in future? Does India need it's version of a RAND? Citizen for Public Leadership (CPL) founder Prateek Kanwal joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about the first-of-its-kind organisation for advocating for progressive public policy and developing the next generation of leaders through CPL fellowship, nature of policy schools in India, and the need for structuring evidence-based policy courses. You can reach Prateek Kanwal at: https://twitter.com/prateekkanwal To attend the CPL Townhall Session with Dr. Shashi Tharoor: bit.ly/2BjpaXb To know more about CPL: http://www.cplindia.org/ Follow CPL on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter at: CPLFellows

Do you need a structure to workship a deity? Is belief and faith the same? What is the Indian model of wealth accumulation?  Bestselling Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about his prodigal writing speed, the historical judgement of Ram temple and the traditional Indian business model. You can buy Devdutt Pattanaik's books from here: https://amzn.to/32VoYIP Illustration in the cover art by: Devdutt Pattanaik

The basic story of Kashmir has always been in a highly contested piece of land between India and Pakistan and since Partition, there have been three wars fought over it.  But does the story end there? The history of Kashmir is contested and is way more complicated than be just reduced to binaries.  Professor Hafsa Kanjwal joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about the history of Kashmir since independence, the chaos during partition and the story of Kashmir's struggle for self-determination that precedes India's independence. 

Why can't the Indian Media speak truth to power? The media industry has expanded tremendously in the last decade. Instead, of having a diverse and vibrant press from this expansion, the Indian media now is more influenced by corporates and political pressure.  The Co-founder & CEO of Newslaundry, Abhinandan Sekhri joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about independent media, a revenue model that can sustain independent journalism and his interviewing style. Subscribe to Newslaundry: https://www.newslaundry.com/subscription

The stories of second-generation Kashmiri Pandits post-exodus is filled with the constant struggle of keeping their culture and rituals alive with the distant memory of a piece of land they can call their 'home'. Practising Advocate of Delhi High Court, Rashika Raina and Student of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Shreya Raina joins Ratnadeep Chakraborty to talk about their constant struggle as second-generation Kashmiri Pandits post-exodus and the first-generation Kashmiri Pandits who have grown outside their home, Kashmir.  Follow Rashika Raina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raaaashika/