Kushal is a vivid explosion of wit, candour and thoughtful dissection. Listening in to his thoughts on the Carvaka podcast, you’ll meet a man that’s not simply ‘well-read’, but a nuanced being on a genuine journey of learning and re-learning; ...

In this podcast, we will try to understand Zionism with Jaideep Prabhu. What is the core of Zionism? What are the origins of Zionism? Why did this ideology emerge? Are there different kinds of Zionism? Also is there anything like ...

I had a conversation with Neel Kolhatkar about his series “Crossing the Line”. We discuss his experience as he went about making this series. Humour is a very complex subject. What constitutes a good joke? What is socially acceptable and ...

Anger is an old ally/foe of the human species. It has accompanied us since the earliest times and from time immemorial. As per the Scientists at the Center for Evolutionary Psychology (University of California Santa Barbara) Anger is an “evolved ...

Kushal is one of the leading pioneers of the Indian podcasting scene. What makes the Carvaka Podcast unique is Kushal’s personality and eclectic mix of traits. He is intensely curious, opinionated yet open-minded, argumentative yet respectful, erudite, well-read, irreverent, rational ...

I chat with Ngurang Reena about the problems faced by Indians from the North East in regard to racist slurs and discrimination against them. We touch upon different aspects of a Northeastern Indians experience. How they are told to “go ...

Refreshing. Inquisitive. Open-minded. Frank. These are the words that come to my mind every time I listen in on the Carvaka Podcast. Kushal’s thoughtful approach to having conversations about complex and often difficult topics, especially with guests that he may ...

The world of Indian English Language Stand-Up Comedy is on fire again. In the last few days, we have seen a number of comics suspend their Twitter accounts faster than the speed of light. It all started with a clip ...

I chat with Tripurdaman Singh about his book “Sixteen Stormy days”. We cover the various political machinations that were involved in the destruction of Free Speech in India. How the ones we think are our heroes were actually curbing our ...

Kushal takes a highly scientific approach in the way he analyzes issues, uncovering and imbibing ideas and data points without prejudice, to inform and enlighten the audience. It is no surprise that he is one of the most credible voices ...