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  1. #160: Indian History, Hindutva, Politics & Power ft. Manu S. Pillai

    2 DAYS AGO

    #160: Indian History, Hindutva, Politics & Power ft. Manu S. Pillai

    Manu S. Pillai, historian and author of The Ivory Throne, False Allies, Rebel Sultans and Gods, Guns & Missionaries, talks about the magic of history, paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, his journey, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, Hindu nationalism, history of Hinduism, politics, power, defiance, princely states, British colonialism and women in Indian history. Manu: https://www.instagram.com/waatcoconut/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:06 Intro 2:52 Case Study: Discovering History Through Art 12:23 Getting Into History 18:49 The Use & Abuse of History 23:09 The History of the Forgotten 32:23 Who Shapes History? 38:05 Is Ethnic Conflict Inevitable? 40:37 The Evolution of the Modern Hindu Identity 44:54 Hindutva & Hindu Nationalism 48:43 The Role of the Historian 55:42 Role of Language 59:05 The Psychology of Power 1:04:54 The Power of the Princely States 1:10:13 Powerful Women in Indian History: Maharani Jamnabai Gaekwad 1:16:07 Psychology of Defiance 1:21:18 Process Behind Writing History Books 1:30:36 Lego Interpretation 1:31:34 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life #indianhistory

    1hr 39min
  2. #159: Acting, Sacred Games, Emceeing & Healing ft. Kubbra Sait

    6 DAYS AGO

    #159: Acting, Sacred Games, Emceeing & Healing ft. Kubbra Sait

    Kubbra Sait, actor & emcee known for Sacred Games and Foundation, talks about being a jack of all trades, how to be a good host or emcee, her journey into acting, auditioning for Kukoo for Sacred Games, what she learnt from Anurag Kashyap and Nawazuddin Siddiqui along with how she healed from trauma. Kubbra: https://www.instagram.com/kubbrasait/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:02 Intro 2:01 Jack Of All Trades 9:38 Finding Yourself 15:08 Emceeing 101: How To Be A Good Host? 23:01 Acting 101: Acting School vs. Life’s Experiences 29:51 Auditioning For Kukoo For Sacred Games 34:06 Acting 101: Collaboration 38:38 Playing Kukoo For Sacred Games 43:22 Dealing With Trauma 51:00 Channeling Tragedy in Acting 54:39 Lego Interpretation 56:23 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:00:16 Legacy & Meaning of Life #bollywood

    1hr 7min
  3. #158: Moral Philosophy 101, Ethics, Happiness & Anger ft. Owen Flanagan

    22 MAR

    #158: Moral Philosophy 101, Ethics, Happiness & Anger ft. Owen Flanagan

    Owen Flanagan, philosopher and professor at Duke University and NYU Abu Dhabi, talks about the philosophy of happiness, the Happiness Agenda, morality & ethics, the philosophy of Mencius, the Sprout Theory, Xunzi, Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the Heinz Dilemma, moral nihilism and the philosophy of anger. Owen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Flanagan SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:02 Introduction 3:01 Should Individuals Aim For Happiness? 14:30 Should Nations Aim For Happiness? 26:59 Owen’s Journey Into Philosophy 38:11 Moral Philosophy 101: Is Human Nature Inherently Good or Evil? 47:30 Moral Philosophy 101: Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development & The Heinz Dilemma 56:02 Criticisms of Kohlberg’s Theory 1:00:35 Moral Nihilism & Moral Realism 1:08:36 Universal Model For Morality? 1:20:02 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Evil? 1:28:58 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Neutral/Useful? 1:31:53 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Good/Beneficial? 1:34:25 Universal Consensus on Anger 1:39:48 Lego Interpretation 1:40:39 Legacy & Meaning of Life #philosophy #moralphilosophy

    1hr 48min
  4. #157: Filmmaking 101, Directing Techniques & Bollywood ft. Hansal Mehta

    16 MAR

    #157: Filmmaking 101, Directing Techniques & Bollywood ft. Hansal Mehta

    Hansal Mehta, director of Bollywood movies Shahid, Aligarh and shows like Scam 1992 & Scoop, talks about his journey in films, Khana Khazana, filmmaking 101: camera lenses, colour correction, camera angles, creating characters along with the business of Bollywood, cinema vs. OTT and the problems with the industry. Hansal: https://hansalmehta.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 0:59 Introduction 2:29 Growing Up With Theatre & Films 10:04 Working In A Video Library 13:16 Khana Khazana 17:25 Luck & Destiny 18:25 Filmmaking 101: The Scene From Aligarh 27:44 Creative Process 30:55 Directing 101: Camera Shots & Angles 33:48 Directing 101: Camera Lens 44:16 The Purpose of Films 49:05 Timing, Audiences & Trends 51:53 Omerta & ‘Dark’ Films 53:49 Method Acting: Rajkummar Rao & Manoj Bajpayee 1:00:58 Cinemas vs. OTT 1:07:58 Big Budgets 1:11:31 PR & Marketing 1:17:05 Lego Interpretation 1:17:34 Greatest Films, Filmmakers & Actors 1:20:42 Legacy & Meaning of Life #bollywood

    1hr 24min
  5. #156: Architecture, Urban Design, City Planning & History of Dubai & Sharjah ft. Todd Reisz

    11 MAR

    #156: Architecture, Urban Design, City Planning & History of Dubai & Sharjah ft. Todd Reisz

    Todd Reisz, architect and author of Showpiece City & Building Sharjah, talks about falling in love with architecture, the history of Dubai, Sharjah and the Middle East along with an architecture & city planning 101 masterclass: how architecture tells the story of these cities, case studies on the National Bank of Dubai, World Trade Center, Sharjah Central Souk, Sharjah Post Office, the city plan of Dubai and Sharjah and addressing criticisms of the design. Todd: https://www.toddreisz.com/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:11 Introduction 2:33 Falling In Love With Architecture 5:15 Why Todd Started Writing About The Middle East 13:05 The History of Dubai 18:18 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Dubai 24:52 The Importance of a City Plan 27:40 Form, Function & Marketing 29:33 Architecture Case Study: The National Bank of Dubai 43:57 What Is The Architectural Style of Dubai? 53:21 What Makes An Identity Of A City? 1:00:13 Architecture Case Study: The World Trade Center in Dubai 1:09:52 Addressing Criticism of Dubai Architecture 1:19:22 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Sharjah 1:23:28 Sharjah In The 80s & 90s 1:29:58 Architecture Case Study: Sharjah Post Office 1:36:22 Architecture Case Study: The Sharjah Central Souk 1:41:25 The Influence of Dubai on Sharjah 1:54:58 Lego Interpretation 1:56:51 Inspirations (Greatest Structures, Architects, Books, Movies, Role Models) 2:02:46 Legacy & Meaning of Life #architecture

    2h 10m
  6. #155: Playback Singing 101, Music & Bollywood ft. Benny Dayal

    4 MAR

    #155: Playback Singing 101, Music & Bollywood ft. Benny Dayal

    Benny Dayal, singer of Pappu Can't Dance, Bang Bang, Let's Nacho, Ude Dil Befike, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Lat Lag Gayi, Badtameez Dil and more, talks about his journey, playback singing 101 masterclass: tone, natural talent, singing dance tracks, the journey of a Bollywood song along with creating a great live show experience. Benny: https://www.instagram.com/bennydayalofficial/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:11 Introduction 2:15 Getting Into Music 10:49 Nostalgia & Music 16:30 Case Study: Dil Se by AR Rahman 21:52 How Do You Actually Create Music? 31:18 Music 101: Natural Talent vs. Training 36:03 Singing Voice & Tone 38:35 Benefits of Carnatic Music 44:34 Spirituality & God 46:46 Benefits of Classical Dance in Singing 51:11 The Journey Of A Bollywood Song 55:41 Does The Music Video Make the Song Better? 57:42 The Making of Kaise Mujhe From Ghajini 1:06:12 Language & Music 1:09:04 Learning Musical Instruments 1:11:24 Stereotypes in the Film Industry 1:14:01 Creating A Good Live Show Experience 1:19:42 Lego Interpretation 1:20:05 Inspirations (Movies, Musicians) 1:25:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life #bollywood

    1hr 30min
  7. #154: Real Estate 101, Dubai, Investments & Sales Strategies ft. Farooq Syed

    21 FEB

    #154: Real Estate 101, Dubai, Investments & Sales Strategies ft. Farooq Syed

    Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties, talks about growing up in Dubai, the evolution of real estate in the city, real estate 101: how do you price a home, intrinsic value vs. speculation, what are real estate bubbles, is Dubai real estate in a bubble along with sales and negotiation tactics. Farooq: https://www.instagram.com/farooq_syd/?hl=en SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 0:55 Introduction 1:55 Growing Up In Dubai 15:16 The History Of Real Estate In Dubai 20:38 Change in Buyer Profiles 26:52 Real Estate 101: How Do You Calculate The Value Of A Property? 33:07 Is There A Real Estate Bubble in Dubai? 45:11 Is Real Estate A Good Investment? 49:46 Sales 101: How To Close Deals? 58:24 How To Start A Real Estate Company? 1:05:44 Lego, Legacy & Meaning of Life #realestate

    1hr 12min
  8. #153: Advertising 101, Copywriting, AIB, Sketch Comedy & Marketing ft. Devaiah Bopanna

    14 FEB

    #153: Advertising 101, Copywriting, AIB, Sketch Comedy & Marketing ft. Devaiah Bopanna

    Devaiah Bopanna, co-founder of Moonshot ad agency and former head writer of AIB, talks about his journey into writing from engineering, copywriting for beginners, the history of advertising in India, how to create viral marketing campaigns, the impact of All India Bakchod and Youtube sketch comedy. Devaiah: https://www.instagram.com/devaiah.bopanna/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:06 Introduction 2:16 From Engineering to Writing 15:57 The History of Advertising in India 21:01 Why Don’t Advertisements Feel The Same? 23:41 The Journey Of An Ad 31:18 Writing A Cold Open 36:48 Copywriting 101: The Structure Of A Good Ad 39:52 Copywriting 101: How To Create Viral Ads? 42:32 Seeking Validation 45:28 How To Write A Comedy Sketch? 49:10 Working With Constraints 56:08 Working With All India Bakchod 58:32 The Impact of AIB 1:00:42 The Death of Youtube Sketch Comedy 1:02:30 Political Comedy 1:08:28 Lego Interpretation 1:09:11 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models) 1:14:59 Legacy & Meaning of Life #advertising #copywriting #marketing

    1hr 20min

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For the ones curious about the world and everything in it, but have know time. Join me on my quest to share stories from people of all fields, and hopefully learn a bit more about space, science, technology, philosophy, culture, history, movies, music or sport.

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