Biggest Threat To Indian Muslims: HINDUTVA INFLUENCERS | Dostcast w/ Journalist Kunal Purohit

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Kunal Purohit is an Indian journalist and author known for his work in the fields of investigative journalism, socio-political issues, and human rights.

This episode covers these areas of Kunal’s book:

- Hinduism vs. Hindutva: Unpacking the Differences and Their Societal Impact

- The Role of Social Media in Shaping Public Poetry and Political Discourse.

- Challenges Facing Independent Journalism in the Current Indian Political Climate.

Watch the entire episode to understand how music can influence mass narratives seamlessly.

Chapters:

00:00 - Episode Overview

01:00 - Introduction to the Topic

01:53 - Featuring a Song from "H-Pop"

03:55 - Ramnavmi: A Polarizing Event?

04:51 - Origins of "H-Pop" by Kunal Purohit

05:35 - Investigating Hate Crimes in India

06:01 - Case Study: Hate Crime in Gumla, Jharkhand

07:02 - Music's Role in Changing Social Dynamics

08:01 - Increasing Vulnerability Among Muslims

10:00 - The Influence of Music on Mob Violence

12:13 - Popular Themes on YouTube

14:20 - Hyper-nationalism on YouTube: An Analysis

15:55 - Viral Music Post-Pulwama Attack

17:34 - Article 370 and Viral Music Trends

20:26 - Sensationalism in Music: A Reality?

21:20 - Attracting Audiences Through Opposition Criticism

27:40 - Sharing "H-Pop" with Featured Musicians

27:54 - The Rising Significance of Hindu Identity

28:49 - Pride vs. Malice: A Fine Line

30:05 - Appreciating the Beauty of Hinduism

30:25 - Hinduism vs. Hindutva: Understanding the Difference

31:46 - Countering Radical Hinduism

32:26 - The Inclusivity of Indian Hindus

33:00 - Religion-Based Crime in Mumbai: A Case Study

34:52 - Religion-Based Fear: Perception vs. Reality

37:00 - The India-Palestine-Israel Narrative

39:15 - Global Expansion Projects of Abrahamic Religions

40:30 - Hindu to Buddhist Conversions: Exploring the Reasons

42:42 - Political Influence in Kavi Sammelans

44:45 - Social Media's Impact on Public Poetry

47:35 - Censorship in Poetic Criticism

48:55 - Humor and Authority: A Complex Relationship

49:47 - "Aarambh Hai Prachand": A Popular Song's Fame

51:00 - Satirical Portrayal of Politicians in Shekhar Suman’s Show

54:11 - Understanding the Telecommunication Bill

55:38 - Government Censorship on YouTube Content

56:35 - Private Telegram Channels as Free Speech Havens

57:40 - Censorship and Manipulation of Tweets

59:01 - Journey of Writing "H-Pop"

01:01:40 - Prime Minister's Remarks on BMC

01:02:39 - Explaining Municipal Corporations

01:03:30 - Delay in BMC Elections: Insights

01:06:35 - Kunal Purohit's Research for "H-Pop"

01:08:45 - The Evolution of Journalism

01:10:30 - Changes in Indian Journalism Landscape

01:12:00 - Challenges for Independent Journalists

01:16:46 - The Case of a Jailed Veteran Journalist

01:18:52 - BBC's Controversial Documentary: A Discussion

01:22:10 - Citizen Awareness of Government Actions

01:23:53 - Music Anthems of Terrorist Organizations

01:25:16 - Music's Role in Encouraging Violence

01:26:10 - Music and Religious Riots in Myanmar

01:27:30 - Cultural Consumption in Smaller Indian Cities

01:30:29 - Content Preferences in Tier 2 and 3 Cities

01:32:32 - Perception of Cringe Content

01:33:00 - Aspirational vs. Cringe Content: A Comparison

01:35:00 - Writing Articles vs. Books: A Comparative Analysis

01:36:00 - "Kab Aaoge Mere Akhilesh": A Political Song

01:38:07 - Hindutva Pop Culture: Hate Speech with Entertainment

01:42:00 - Defining Hindutva Pop as Hate Speech with a Symphony

01:42:48 - Where to Find Kunal Purohit's Book "H-Pop

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