Beste City Lights Podcasts (2024)

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91: [S02E065] The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My... Coalition Partner? 1:27

6+ y ago1:27

1:27

Given the impending elections in certain parts of the country, the people of the country are polarised about who they support. Each side makes strong arguments in favor of their own candidate and their own factions. While the internet continues to argue over who is better suited to lead the people, representatives of these two 'opposite' factions q…

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90: [S02E064] If You Plant Fake Money, Does It Yield Fake Fruits? 1:29

6+ y ago1:29

1:29

Recently, a few cities across the country faced a shortage of banknotes in ATMS, which led to worries among the general populace. This situation was soon resolved but not without certain concerns, it would seem. Shortly after, some ATMs in some cities spewed out fake INR 500 notes that were marked with "Churan Lable" (sic) and 'issued' by the Child…

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89: [S02E063] "In case of emergency, light this candle..." 2:00

6+ y ago2:00

2:00

In case you haven't realized, we are looking at an impending shortage of candles in the country... With the electricity situation the way it usually is in the summers, candles are a de facto necessity for many families in the country. But wait, there's more! These recent candle-marches have imposed an additional demand in a market with already limi…

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88: [S02E062] "Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it..." 1:57

6+ y ago1:57

1:57

A few years ago, when the life of a young, budding physiotherapist was snuffed out, we - the people of India - promised each other that this wouldn't happen again. That history wouldn't repeat itself. But history did repeat itself. In Unnao. In Kathua. Did we not learn? Are we not bothered? If we aren't bothered, then the fact that it doesn't bothe…

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87: [S02E061] "When You're Hungry, You Turn Into A Diva!" 1:58

6+ y ago1:58

1:58

(Apologies for borrowing from a popular series of commercials, but it fits the situation perfectly, don't you think?) There has been a spate of hunger-strikes across the country, you might have heard... Interestingly, the people sitting in these strikes are the very ones who can solve the situation. So, why are they sitting on strike? Shrikant trie…

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86: [S02E060] Bhai Makes A Guest Appearance In Jodhpur Central Jail 1:58

6+ y ago1:58

1:58

It took twenty years for the justice system to deliver a verdict on the Blackbuck poaching case and the verdict held Salman "Bhaijaan" Khan guilty. He was fined an amount of Rs. 10000/- and sentenced to jail and reactions began flying in from all directions immediately after the verdict was announced. Here's Shrikant's take on the whole saga... #Sa…

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85: [S02E059] How Many People Does It Take To Consume 18500+ Cups of Chai? 1:58

6+ y ago1:58

1:58

The Chief Minister's Office of Maharashtra was recently rocked by allegations that they were consuming more than 18500 cups of chai, everyday. We decided to try and figure out (ha ha) how, and why was all of this tea being consumed... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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84: [S02E058] Will Someone Please Plug All These Damn Leaks?! :( 1:57

6+ y ago1:57

1:57

In the age of #CloudComputing, when it #leaks, it pours... Or at least, that's what we have witnessed over the last few weeks. As if to add to the whole shebang, exam papers have also leaked throwing the entire student community into confusion over their futures... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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83: [S02E057] Someone Told Women To Not Make Boyfriends... 2:00

6+ y ago2:00

2:00

...to which I say, "Y U DO DIS?!" For some of us, the only way to find a partner for life is if she chooses one of us, don't you know/realise? Don't take that away from us!! :( #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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82: [S02E056] Today, in #BizarreLogic: "To Stop Pollution, Burn Wood." 1:58

6+ y ago1:58

1:58

We've heard the old adage, "Only a diamond cuts a diamond." It seems to have been taken in a bizarrely literal sense by people in UP who decided to burn 500 quintals of mango-wood, to appease gods and invoke their help in curbing pollution in the state... Yeah, we're (kinda) speechless, too... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pu…

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81: [S02E055] NEW TREND ALERT!! Win a match, do a Nagin-dance! 1:57

6+ y ago1:57

1:57

Showboating in sport is as old as the concept of sports itself. Athletes around the world often employ uniquely bizarre celebratory 'dances' to convey their joy. The #NaginDance ritual is one such example. However, judging by recent events, the Nagin-dance by a Bangladeshi cricketer probably was a step too far, according to the Sri Lankan cricket t…

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80: [S02E054] It's a long March, and it's only just begun... 1:56

6+ y ago1:56

1:56

A bunch of farmers marched into Mumbai, with the intent to present the government their demands. They could have marched during the day and attracted all the attention they wanted but they chose to march in the night. Why? So that the students appearing for exams could sleep in peace knowing the roads wouldn't be blocked the next day. If only all o…

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79: [S02E053] The Canadian Govt. offered a pay-raise to their doctors and they said, "Sorry, but no, thanks!" o_O 1:59

6+ y ago1:59

1:59

WHO ON EARTH REFUSES A PAY-RAISE?? Canadian Doctors, that's who, apparently... :/ #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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78: [S02E052] You think Cricketers get paid a lot, don't you? Well, think again... 1:56

6+ y ago1:56

1:56

So, it turns out that our domestic cricketers (you know, Ranji trophy, etc? Yeah, those...) are still yet to receive the money that the BCCI is supposed to pay them. From what I hear, it is quite a good chunk of change and a large portion of the player's incomes... Strange, wasn't there something in the news about the BCCI approving a pay-raise for…

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77: [S02E051] When Death Becomes A Spectacle, It Is Time To Throw Some Shade... 1:51

6+ y ago1:51

1:51

When the news of Sridevi-ji's passing broke, almost everyone was shocked. The shock soon gave way to doubt and speculation and from that point on, things took a weird, even ugly, turn. The news coverage around her demise has been quite shocking, to be honest. This "Sahi Bolta Hai!" is aimed at all those people who seem to have forgotten the most im…

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76: [S02E050] The 'Loan' Rangers Keep Striking Harder And Harder Each Time... 1:37

6+ y ago1:37

1:37

First it was 9000 crores. Then another came along, and raised the stakes to 11000 crores. Will the next one raise the bar even further? Will this become a pattern in the future? When and where does this end? So many questions, so few answers... :( #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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75: [S02E049] 14th February Is Becoming a Balancing Act Every Year... 1:35

7y ago1:35

1:35

Today, i.e. the 14th of February, is celebrated as the day of love all across the world. However, spreading love seems to be becoming more and more difficult with each passing year. With so many obstacles in its way, will love still manage to conquer all? Or will the cruel hand of fiscal prudence ruthlessly end up clipping love's fragile wings? #Sa…

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74: [S02E048] "Priya Prakash Warrier, Naam Toh Suna Hi Hogaa?" 1:36

7y ago1:36

1:36

The internet never ceases to amaze us. This time, it was in the form of Priya Prakash Varrier, a Malayalam movie actress, who went viral thanks to a scene in her upcoming movie, 'Oru Adaar Love'. Her wink captivated the hearts of millions of Indians. Whether they were searching for someone to spend their 14th Feb with is, as yet, unknown... `#SahiB…

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73: [S02E047] Was This The Most Bizarre Twist To A Cricket Match Ever? 1:34

7y ago1:34

1:34

The 2nd ODI between India and South Africa will go down in history as a match in which 'hunger' overpowered the human will to continue... The beginning of the Hunger Games, if you will. Shrikant analyses and finds out the true reason why this bizarre Twist happened... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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72: [S02E046] Income - Expenses = Fiscal Deficit #BudgetBadshah 1:33

7y ago1:33

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Every year, when the #UnionBudget 2018 rolls around, a bunch of (mostly self-proclaimed) experts spring up out of nowhere. This year, Shrikant joins the growing number of (such self-proclaimed) experts and attempts to break down the budget by comparing it to the ONE topic everyone can understand: DATING. #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935…

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71: [S02E045] Republic Day Ain't The Same Without Sweets, Bruh! 1:36

7y ago1:36

1:36

So, every year our forces exchange sweets with their counterparts at the Wagah border as a gesture of goodwill. This year, however, due to tensions along the LoC, this gesture was (understandably) cancelled. Who was affected the most by this cancellation, we wonder... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho (HINT: It'…

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70: [S02E044] How to 'Engineer' Yourself Into a Stable Govt. Job... 1:45

7y ago1:45

1:45

A lot of engineers and post-graduates are applying for peon-level vacancies in various government departments, making us scratch our head and wonder why... Are we producing too many engineers? Or is the lure of a 'stable' government job to difficult to resist for all these highly-qualified engineers? #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #Re…

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69: [S02E043] Haryana Wants to JAIL Its Cows!! 1:40

7y ago1:40

1:40

...so that the inmates can wash them and wash away their sins. :/ This is troubling. If washing cows is the currency to absolve oneself of their sins, then what is the exchange rate? Do misdemeanors 'cost' less than felonies? What about grand larceny? And scams? How does one 'account' for scams? Can one make a 'payments' in advance? #SahiBoltaShrik…

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68: [S02E042] Go, Goa? Gone! 1:35

7y ago1:35

1:35

A minister in Goa recently said that he doesn't want 'cheapskate' tourists (read: locals, Indians) visiting his state because they don't spend much. He wants people to perceive Goa as a premium destination and, therefore, would like more foreign tourists instead. Yeah, time to throw some shade here... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #R…

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67: [S02E041] Congratulations To Virushka! Now Come Back Home, You Anti-Nationals! 1:38

7y ago1:38

1:38

Virushka got married secretly in Italy. And that seems to have p***ed off some people in India, who even went to the extent of calling Virat 'anti-national' for choosing Italy as his wedding destination... Yeah, this one pretty much wrote itself. #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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66: [S02E040] It's Not Sunny In Bengaluru... 1:36

7y ago1:36

1:36

Sunny Leone was scheduled to appear at a NYE party in Bengaluru but rabid opposition from some fringe groups prompted her to cancel her visit, citing fears for the safety of her fans. Not her OWN safety, but safety of her fans. #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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65: [S02E039] Snaking Feet In Flights Is Nothing New 1:33

7y ago1:33

1:33

Shrikant presents a drastically different perspective about the recent hullabaloo over a stinky foot on someone else's armrest. What's the equivalent of the saying, "cut your coat according to your cloth" in Hindi? #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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64: [S02E038] These Masked Cricketers Are The Heroes We Need But Don't Deserve... 1:37

7y ago1:37

1:37

The Sri Lankan Cricket Team 'protested' the smog in Delhi by playing with masks on their faces, prompting reactions from both sides of the matter in the international community. In spite of that, Shrikant thinks it was a great idea to play the test match in Delhi... ;) #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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63: [S02E037] Yes, please!! Arrest ALL The Donkeys!! 1:36

7y ago1:36

1:36

Eight donkeys were arrested in one of the northern states of India. EIGHT. DONKEYS. Not sure, if this was what they meant when they said that we need to improve our track-record of arresting animals... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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62: [S02E036] When You Have To Go, You HAVE to GO, Eh? 1:36

7y ago1:36

1:36

A Minister recently drew flak for relieving himself on the side of the road, in Maharashtra. What made it worse was he was touring the state for #JalYuktaShivar... Shrikant presents the BEST case for building public toilets along state and national highways... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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61: [S02E035] (Not So) Happy Children's Day! 1:37

7y ago1:37

1:37

Given a chance, would you want to become a child once again, in this day an age? Well, Shrikant has a few thoughts that will make you think again... :) #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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60: [S02E034] How Harmful Is The Smog In Delhi? 1:36

7y ago1:36

1:36

The smog in the NCR region has been proven to be really, really harmful to the people living in the capital. Smog (and pollution, in general) has been known to affect brain function among people who inhale it on a regular basis. Shrikant makes a case for why we need to tackle this problem on an urgent basis... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio …

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59: [S02E033] Simon Is A Tourist. Simon Shouldn't Go Back 1:39

7y ago1:39

1:39

We have always maintained that guests who come to our home are like gods, themselves. Yet, quite a few tourists have seen violent behavior directed at them, in recent days. Shrikant tries to figure out why this might be happening... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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58: [S02E032] "Buy Our Premium Coffee For The Low, Low Cost Of Your Dignity!" 1:39

7y ago1:39

1:39

No one forced people to stand in a line when a premium coffee brand decided to celebrate the inauguration of their 100th store by selling one of their trademark coffees for INR 100/- to which, Indians responded in trademark style by... queueing up! :P #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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57: [S02E031] #MeToo 1:42

7y ago1:42

1:42

The hashtag #MeToo has seen a lot of women coming out and narrating some horrific stories. Their suffering at the hands of their abusers prompted Shrikant to wonder, what if some of these incidents had happened closer home? #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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56: [S02E030] Happy Diwali, Everyone! 1:33

7y ago1:33

1:33

So Fixali, the festival of lights is here again. Here's wishing you all a very happy and prosperous year ahead. Oh, and BTW, stay away from the crackers, will you? #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho PS: Diwali. I meant to say, DIWALI. Stupid Autocorrect.Von Red FM

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55: [S02E029] "Drugs? What Drugs? Ummm, The Rats Ate It All!!" 1:39

7y ago1:39

1:39

So, some drugs that were confiscated by the cops in various drugs and stored in godowns, were apparently 'eaten by rats'. What will they eat next, I wonder... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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54: [S02E028] They Counted The Notes We Returned But THEY Don't Count? 1:32

7y ago1:32

1:32

So, the bank employees who spent days (and sometimes, nights) counting all the notes returned during #demonetization have been told they aren't getting any overtime. Not fair, no? #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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53: [S02E027] India Needs To Give Its Women The Respect They Deserve... 1:38

7y ago1:38

1:38

For far too long, we have been guilty of not giving the women in our country the respect their rightfully deserve. Here's a (somewhat) different perspective on why we need to start doing it on a regular basis... #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRahoVon Red FM

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52: [S02E026] "Ghanti Bajaao" was meant to be a beacon of hope, not THIS... 1:38

7y ago1:38

1:38

A meme recently trended on the internet, something to do with ringing the doorbells of 'aunties'. It was shameful, misogynistic, and jaw-droppingly sexist. A lot of people claim that this is protected by FoE. Today, we ask the question: Is it, really? #Aunty #Ghanti #BajaauKya #Misogyny #Sexism #Respect #Women #Shameful #Patriarchy #MeraBharatMahaa…

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51: [S02E025] B.A.N.K.S. = Balance Apne Naam Karne-ki Seva... 1:41

7y ago1:41

1:41

A school teacher in Chembur, wanting to inculcate the habit if saving money in his students, got them all zero-balance accounts. The bank converted them into MAB accounts shortly after, and penalized the students for not maintaining minimum balance, by deducting their balance. Is that why they aren't worried about the large loans and NPAs on their …

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50: [S02E024] Baba Black Sheep... 1:41

7y ago1:41

1:41

"...have you any wool?" went the nursery rhyme. However, this nursery rhyme has nothing to do with the topic of this little ditty! It is purely a coincidence that we are talking about the list of 14 fake babas released by the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad... :P #Baba #Bhakt #Fake #Akhara #Violence #Assault #Crimes #Superstition #Blind #Faith #Sah…

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49: [S02E023] Calling a woman THIS can get you jailed! (Well, almost...) 1:40

7y ago1:40

1:40

Chammak Challo. Calling a woman "Chammak Challo" can get you jailed - if only for a day. At least, that's what happened with this case in Thane, Mumbai. Wonder what Shah Rukh Khan and Akon have to say about that? (PS: Oh, you also have to pay a fine of ONE RUPEE. Yeah. :/) #Women #Modesty #Assault #ChammakChallo #Thane #Mumbai #ShahRukhKhan #Akon #…

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48: [S02E022] 'Ganpati chalale gaava-la, chain padena aamhala!' 1:40

7y ago1:40

1:40

He arrives in the city with great pomp and fervour every year, stays for around 10 days and leaves behind a sea of misty-eyed people. We try and figure out similarities between Ganpati Bappa and your NRI uncle from 'phoren' countries... ;) #Ganpati #Bappa #Morya #Ganeshotsav #NRI #Uncle #Festival #Farewell #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH9…

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47: [S02E021] Too much of a good thing... 1:40

7y ago1:40

1:40

Rains lashing the city is definitely welcome. However, they resulting chaos is something that all of us prefer to avoid. Especially, if you happen to be a conscientious citizen who points out the laziness and are woken up by a knock on the door... #Rains #Roads #Potholes #Traffic #Trouble #Radio #Jockey #RJ #Municipality #Dengue #SahiBoltaShrikant …

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46: [S02E020] Once is a mistake, Twice is a sign! Thrice is very much out of line! 1:43

7y ago1:43

1:43

The country is abuzz with the "triple-threat" word being declared unconstitutional. To be honest, it was a long-time coming... I mean, Beetlejuice should have been buried and forgotten a long, LONG time ago. Well, der aaye, durust aaye, I guess. :) #Triple #Word #Threat #Talaq #Instant #Horror #Beetlejuice #SupremeCourt #Verdict #Unconstitutional #…

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45: [S02E019] PMC employees to wear uniforms to deter 'posers'... 1:39

7y ago1:39

1:39

A recent incident in Pune, where people were duped by a conman posing an an official of the PMC, sent shockwaves through the establishment. An all-party meeting of elected representatives came to a conclusion that making PMC employees wear a uniform was the best way to prevent this from happening again. That, and ID cards, of course. Duh! #PMC #Pun…

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44: [S02E018] Holy cow! They'll soon be issuing ID cards for certain 'bodyguards'... 1:34

7y ago1:34

1:34

(NB: My fingers are itching to take a holier-than-thou stance on the matter but, rest assured, I will not cow down to these base impulses.) After allegations that some people impersonated them, a certain group has now decided to issue ID cards to avoid future cases of mistaken identity. We try to evaluate the repercussions of this very 'unique' dec…

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43: [S02E017] 70 years of Independence = 70 years of Freedom? 1:39

7+ y ago1:39

1:39

So, we've celebrated 70 years of independence now. It's been an interesting ride so far, but sometimes, one can't help but wonder: is independence = freedom? What do YOU think? #India #Independence #15August #Freedom #Fundamental #Rights #Speech #Expression #Struggle #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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42: [S02E016] They Be Changing History Like They Changing Lanes... 1:36

7+ y ago1:36

1:36

A lot of stories that we have read in our history textbooks have slowly been replaced by newer stories. Trouble is, some of these newer stories aren't entirely true... :/ #History #Textbook #India #HaldiGhati #RanaPratap #Mughal #IndoChina #Revision #Effects #SahiBoltaShrikant #RJShrikant #Radio #MH935 #RedFM #Pune #BajaateRaho…

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