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Season 1

CHE#62 | English Podcast | Chain Reactionaries - Who'll get nukes next? | ​Debak Das

In this episode, Prof. Debak Das helps unpack the evolving dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the 21st century. From Cold War doctrines to contemporary strategic rivalries, we trace how major powers like Russia, France, and China shaped their nuclear trajectories — and what lessons were learned (or ignored) along the way. We also examine India's nuclear history, exploring the 24-year gap between Pokhran-I and Pokhran-II, and how Pakistan, often dismissed as a client state, managed to build a credible nuclear arsenal in response. The conversation takes a sharp turn into the aftermath of the 2025 India-Pakistan skirmish, analyzing why nuclear rhetoric — once taboo — is once again part of regional strategy and global discourse.Looking ahead, Dr. Das offers a sobering assessment of the future of non-proliferation, identifying potential breakout states, the erosion of international norms, and the risks of a more multipolar nuclear world. Hosted by: Srinjoy https://www.debakdas.com/ 📌 Don't forget to LIKE 👍, SHARE 📢 & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more insightful discussions! _______________________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecoffeehouseexperience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeehouseexp RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecoffeehouseexperience/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3P75RSN Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Z9dsVn #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #ChainReactionaries #CHEPodcast #PodcastIndia #IndianPodcasts #SrinjoySpeaks #NuclearProliferation #DebakDas #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #NuclearWeapons #NonProliferation #IndiaPakistan #Pokhran #NuclearDoctrine #StrategicRivalries #MultipolarWorld #ColdWarToNow #NuclearThreat #BreakoutStates #StrategicStability #InternationalRelations #NuclearDebate #2025Skirmish #GlobalNuclearOrder #PoliticalPodcast #DefenseStrategy #WarAndPeace #SecurityStudies #InternationalPolitics #GlobalAffairs #NuclearPolicy #SouthAsiaSecurity
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Jun 13, 2025
56:13

CHE#61 | Bangla Podcast | Through the Lens of an “Ordinary” Journeyman | ​Debashish Bhattacharya

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Debashish Bhattacharya, whose remarkable journey spans decades of cultural engagement and intellectual curiosity. From his formative years at the India International Centre in Delhi to intimate conversations with some of the world’s most influential figures, Debashish shares how these encounters shaped his outlook on life. In his new book, “Whispers of an Ordinary Journey,” he weaves together personal memoirs, hard-won lessons, and a selection of essays written over many years, offering an extraordinary perspective through the eyes of someone who considers himself “ordinary.” In this episode, Debashish delves into the stories behind his book, revealing the inspirations, challenges, and insights that have defined his path. He opens up about his personal life, shares candid opinions on a range of topics, and reflects on the moments that transformed him. Whether you’re seeking thoughtful reflections or a fresh lens on everyday experiences, this conversation promises to leave you enriched and motivated. Hosted by: Sanjay and Pratyay Book link: https://amzn.in/d/74Qcgwu 📌 Don't forget to LIKE 👍, SHARE 📢 & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more insightful discussions! _______________________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecoffeehouseexperience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeehouseexp RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecoffeehouseexperience/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3P75RSN Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Z9dsVn #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #DebashishBhattacharya #WhispersOfAnOrdinaryJourney #BanglaPodcast #PodcastIndia #SpotifyPodcastIndia #YouTubePodcastIndia #IndianAuthors #IndianLiterature #BanglaBooks #MemoirPodcast #CulturalConversations #InspiringJourneys #OrdinaryToExtraordinary #ThoughtfulReflections #IntellectualJourney #IndiaInternationalCentre #MulkRajAnand #MahaswetaDevi #APJAbdulKalam #ArunShourie #IndianPolitics #EducationInIndia #PolicyMaking #InequalityInIndia #PrivatizationDebate #ValueSystems #SocialMediaImpact #MinimalismInLife #PodcastBengali
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May 31, 2025
1:46:34

CHE#60 | Bangla Podcast | Democracy at the Grassroots: Is Panchayati Raj in Crisis? | ​Suvojit Chattopadhyay

CHE#60 | Bangla Podcast | Democracy at the Grassroots: Is Panchayati Raj in Crisis? | ​Suvojit Chattopadhyay In today’s episode, we’re diving into the state of the Panchayati Raj system in India — a vision once rooted in grassroots democracy and self-governance, now facing serious challenges. Joining with us today is Suvojit Chattopadhyay , a seasoned development professional currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he works as Head of Adam Smith International. With a rich career spanning multiple countries—including India, Ghana, Kenya, and Somalia—Suvojit brings deep insights into governance and international development practice. He is the author of a recent article in The Hindu titled “The Panchayati Movement in Distress.” We’ll explore the relevance of Panchayati Raj in today’s rapidly urbanising India, the tension between fiscal autonomy and central control, political participation at the grassroots, and the evolving role of local governments in the age of digital governance and welfare delivery. The Hindu Article: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-panchayati-raj-movement-is-in-distress/article69227007.ece Suvojit Chattopadhyay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suvojitc/ 📌 Don't forget to LIKE 👍, SHARE 📢 & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more insightful discussions! _______________________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecoffeehouseexperience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeehouseexp RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecoffeehouseexperience/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3P75RSN Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Z9dsVn #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #SuvojitChattopadhyay #PanchayatiRaj #GrassrootsDemocracy #LocalGovernance #SelfGovernance #Decentralization #DemocracyInIndia #VillageGovernance #SuvojitChattopadhyay #DevelopmentProfessional #GovernanceExpert #CHEPodcast #CoffeeHouseExperience #PolicyTalks #DevelopmentMatters #RuralDevelopment #LocalGovernment #FiscalAutonomy #DigitalGovernance #PoliticalParticipation #WelfareDelivery #IndianPolitics #Podcast #IndiaPodcast #BanglaPodcast #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcast #PodcastCommunity
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May 9, 2025
1:21:29

Osho, Ram Mandir & Softcore - The legacy of video in India | CHE#59 | ​Ishita Tiwary

Ishita Tiwary’s book, published by Oxford University Press in 2024, offers a groundbreaking exploration of India’s analog video era. Through interdisciplinary methods—including oral histories, archival research, and recovered tapes—it reconstructs the evolution of analog video culture. The book also provides crucial insights into the socio-political landscape of the time, addressing gaps often found in digital media studies. Dr. Ishita Tiwary is an Assistant Professor of Film Studies and the Canada Research Chair at the Department of Cinema, Concordia University, Montreal. She also leads the research lab “Raah.” Her research focuses on video cultures, media infrastructures, migration, contraband media practices, and media aesthetics. Her work has been featured in Bioscope: South Asian Screen Studies, International Journal of Cultural Studies, JumpCut, Post Script: Essays in Film and Humanities, Culture Machine, MARG: Journal of Indian Art, and various edited collections on media piracy, video history, and streaming platforms. ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPFmFb6WsO4 #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #IshitaTiwary #VideoCulture #AnalogVideo #MediaHistory #FilmStudies #DigitalMedia #MediaInfrastructure #VideoArchives #FilmResearch #CinemaStudies #StreamingPlatforms #ContrabandMedia #MediaAesthetics #VideoHistories #CulturalStudies #BookLaunch #AcademicResearch #MediaScholarship #OxfordUniversityPress #ResearchLab #RaahLab #MediaPiracy #Podcast #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #MediaTalks #FilmPodcast #MediaDiscourse #HistoryOfVideo #MediaPolitics #Doordarshan #Hindutva #Osho #NEWSMedia #TVHistory #MigrationMedia
S1 · E59
Mar 23, 2025
1:12:38

Can You Hack Indian EVMs? | CHE#58 | Bangla Podcast ft. Subhashis Banerjee

🔴 Can You Hack Indian EVMs? | CHE#58 | Bangla Podcast ft. Subhashis Banerjee 🔴 🎙️ The Coffee House Experience Can Indian Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) be hacked? 🤔 Does VVPAT matching actually ensure transparency? 🗳️ Is India's electoral process truly beyond manipulation? ⚖️ What about voters' lists—are they foolproof or prone to tampering? And why does an EVM’s battery charge matter in elections? Prof Subhasis Banerjee (ex HOD CS IIT Delhi) of Ashoka University has been studying Indian elections for many years now. He also served as a member of the Citizens' Commission on Elections, whose mandate was to evaluate & suggest improvements in India's electoral process. In this episode, we piggyback on Prof Banerjee's sagacious wisdom to hopefully debunk several shibboleths about Indian elections. 👉 Watch now and uncover the truth behind India's voting system! 🔗 More About Prof. Subhashis Banerjee: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/profile/subhashis-banerjee/ 📌 Don't forget to LIKE 👍, SHARE 📢 & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more insightful discussions! 📢 The Coffee House Experience: ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@thecoffeehouseexperience RSS Feed: rss.com/podcasts/thecoffeehouseexperience 📲 Follow us for more insights! 👍 Facebook: facebook.com/coffeehouseexp #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #IndianElections #EVMHacking #VVPAT #BanglaPodcast #SubhashisBanerjee #ElectionsIndia #ElectionIntegrity #VotingSystem #Democracy #ElectronicVoting #IndiaPolitics #ElectionTransparency #MachineLearning #TechAndDemocracy #CyberSecurity #JEEPhysics #WBCHSE #IITDelhi #AshokaUniversity
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Feb 21, 2025
53:15

CHE#57 | Bangla Podcast | Autism in India - From Denial to Empathy | Bhismadev Chakrabarti

Autism in India - From Denial to Empathy | Bhismadev Chakrabarti 🎙️ The Coffee House Experience What is autism, and how do we move from misunderstanding to empathy? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bhismadev Chakrabarti, a leading neuroscientist specializing in autism and social behavior. The process of socialization in human beings has us responding to social stimuli and reinforcing those behaviours that are labelled as 'desirable' by our milieu. On the flipside, our species (Homo Sapiens) also abounds in agents who inherently don't find social interactions rewarding, therein upending the antecedents which frame 'social behaviour' for the rest. In other words, the process of mimicry that helps in forming affective social bonds doesn't come as naturally to individuals in the Autism Spectrum. Thus, acceptance and / or empathy plays a key role in not only appreciating the unique tapestries of the minds of such people, but in also leveraging these differences to strengthen the collective. Join us as we dive deep into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Bhismadev Chakrabarti. In this episode, we debunk myths about what ASD is, discuss cutting-edge technological innovations designed to support children with autism, and dive into pilot studies in India assessing their impact. Dr. Chakrabarti also makes a compelling case for empathy in autism research and care, highlighting why understanding emotions is key to meaningful progress. 📢 Watch & Listen Now: ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/eIfx5WGic0o 📢 The Coffee House Experience: ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@thecoffeehouseexperience 🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/3P75RSN 🎵 Amazon Music: amzn.to/3Z9dsVn 📡 RSS Feed: rss.com/podcasts/thecoffeehouseexperience 📲 Follow us for more insights! 👍 Facebook: facebook.com/coffeehouseexp #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #Podcast #MentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #SpecialNeeds #AutismCommunity #Autism #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ASD #AutismAcceptance #AutismSupport #AutismEducation #AutismInIndia #Neuroscience #AutismResearch #EmpathyInAutism #AutismScience #AutismStudies
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Feb 17, 2025
1:08:42

CHE#56 | Bangla Podcast | Growing up refugee in West Bengal | Manas Ray

In this episode, we are honoured to host Dr Manas Ray, a renowned cultural theorist and storyteller, who revisits his childhood as a refugee in the vibrant yet tumultuous Netaji Nagar of Kolkata. From the struggles of displacement to the shaping of a unique cultural ethos, Dr. Ray offers an intimate glimpse into his personal experiences and reflections. Join us as we explore the profound stories that illuminate not only his past but the larger tapestry of post-Partition India. Youtube: https://youtu.be/fd-92iKXGVc #TheCoffeeHouseExperience #DrManasRay #CulturalTheorist #NetajiNagar #KolkataStories #PartitionStories #RefugeeExperience #PostPartitionIndia #IndianHistory #StorytellingPodcast #BengalCulture #CulturalEthos #ChildhoodStories #DisplacementStories #IndianIdentity #KolkataReflections
S1 · E56
Jan 31, 2025
1:20:13

CHE#55 | Decoding Design Thinking and much more | Anirban Bhattacharya | The Painted Sky

Today we are joined by Anirban - the founder of “ the Painted Sky “ which is an art-based training organization and the “ UBQT Design Thinking School “ (one of the first design thinking schools in India). He has been an executive coach and an experienced facilitator in various art-based behavioural programs for many corporate clients across geographies. He has also mentored different organizations in empathy-led leadership at various levels. In this episode, we delve deep into the nuances and mindset of design thinking and its applications along with how our country’s leaders and administrators can adapt this to solve “human problems “ with empathy. Do tune in for this engaging “adda” with Srinjoy and Souvik. Youtube: https://youtu.be/V1RjYhCrqHM
S1 · E55
Oct 3, 2024
1:20:16

CHE#54 | English Podcast | From the Author of ‘Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit’ | Manu Bhagavan

Manu Bhagavan is a historian and professor of history and human rights at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is also a senior fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute. Bhagavan's research focuses on 20th-century India, intellectual history, human rights, and constitutional history. In this episode we discuss about his latest book ‘Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit’ published by Penguin India, which tells the untold story of India's First Woman Cabinet Minister, the First Woman to lead the UN General Assembly - Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, popularly known as Madame Pandit. Watch the author in conversation with Srinjoy and Souvik. Youtube: https://youtu.be/z0NHXIS0r7U #thecoffeehouseexperience #englishposdcast #srinjoyganguly #Indianpolitics #VijayaLakshmiPandit #ManuBhagavan #bjp #congress #nehru
S1 · E54
Sep 19, 2024
1:28:48

CHE#53 | English Podcast | Indian politics today - a ringside view | Ruchi Gupta

Indian politics today - a ringside view Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y3mKoJIPMVk Hosted by: Srinjoy Ganguly Special #thecoffeehouseexperience #englishposdcast #srinjoyganguly #Indianpolitics #ruchigupta #bjp #congress #kejriwal
S1 · E53
Sep 6, 2024
1:09:36
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