Good Gobar Show by Nishant Parashar

Nishant Parashar
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Welcome to The Good Gobar Show! Join us as we engage in insightful and heartfelt conversations with inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds. In each episode, we celebrate their successes, share in their challenges, and explore how they transformed life's obstacles into valuable experiences. Discover the beauty and lessons in every part of life with us. Tune in for a journey that highlights the extraordinary within the ordinary.

  1. Nov 4

    Will Nitesh Tiwari's Epic Repeat Bollywood's Biggest Disaster?

    Are superstars ruining Ramayana? Is Indian cinema losing the courage to tell stories fearlessly?Can a ₹4,000 crore budget guarantee a cinematic masterpiece? Does Ramayana need superstar casting, or does it need storytelling that preserves its soul?In this thought-provoking episode of Good Gobar Show with Nishant Parashar, we sit down with Anand Neelakantan, bestselling author of the Baahubali series, Asura, Ajaya, Vanara and Mahishasura: The Legend of Kumarikandam, to question how India tells its greatest stories.Known for exploring the lesser-known perspectives of mythology and challenging conventional narratives, Anand brings a fascinating perspective to the conversation.From the upcoming Ramayana movie featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash to the mistakes of Adipurush, this conversation goes far beyond casting and filmmaking.IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:Is society becoming too sensitive to uncomfortable stories?Are censorship and outrage killing creative freedom?Why are we sanitising stories that were once told fearlessly?Does Ramayana need superstars or authentic storytelling?Is the upcoming Ramayana repeating Adipurush's mistakes?Are casting choices and star power becoming a liability for mythological films?Was a Qawwali the right musical choice for Ramayana?How does storytelling influence India's cultural soft power?Are we doing enough to promote India's Vedic heritage and cultural tourism?Know more about Anand Neelakantan : https://tinyurl.com/3xh5ds5h🎙️ Hosted by Nishant ParasharAbout Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more & Good Gobar Show.Know More about Host Nishant Parashar: https://tinyurl.com/ynrd2zfyABOUT GOOD GOBAR SHOWHosted by Nishant Parashar, Good Gobar Show explores real problems, uncomfortable conversations and difficult questions, turning them from Pain to Possibility.If you enjoy conversations about Indian mythology, Ramayana, Bollywood, history, culture, cinema and ideas that challenge conventional thinking, subscribe to Good Gobar Show. #AnandNeelakantan #Ramayana #GoodGobarShow #NishantParashar #IndianMythology #Adipurush #RanbirKapoor #IndianCinema #Bollywood #CreativeFreedom

    Will Nitesh Tiwari's Epic Repeat Bollywood's Biggest Disaster?

  2. Oct 26

    AI can Manipulate Your Vote? Ft. Abhinav and Raghav Aggarwal

    AI IS THE NEXT ATOMIC BOMB? | Are We Building Something We Can't Control?Humanity once split the atom and changed the world forever. Today, we're building Artificial Intelligence at an unprecedented pace. But are we creating our greatest breakthrough or a technology with consequences we aren't prepared for?Will AI take away millions of jobs? Could it manipulate elections, threaten national security, or make humans dangerously dependent on machines? And as companies race to build more powerful AI, are we paying enough attention to what could go wrong?On this episode of Good Gobar Show, host Nishant Parashar sits down with Abhinav Aggarwal (CEO & Co-Founder) and Raghav Aggarwal (MD & Co-Founder) of Fluid AI to explore the opportunities, dangers and uncomfortable questions surrounding the AI revolution.From the future of jobs to AI-powered entrepreneurship, from human intelligence to the risks of uncontrolled AI, this conversation examines what happens when technological progress moves faster than our ability to understand its consequences.IN THIS EPISODE:AI Took Your Job. What Next?How can you future-proof your career and make yourself irreplaceable in an AI-driven world?The Rise of AI EntrepreneursCould AI agents empower a young entrepreneur to build a global business with a small team?Is AI Making Us Smarter or Dumber?Will AI enhance human intelligence—or weaken our ability to think independently?Can AI Control Elections?How could deepfakes, misinformation and AI-powered manipulation threaten democracy and national security?What If AI Goes Out of Control?Are we prepared for the risks of developing increasingly powerful AI systems?The AI Data Centre ProblemCan we sustain AI's growing demand for electricity, water and computing infrastructure?The Future of HumanityAre we approaching a technological turning point that could reshape civilisation? Good Gobar Show, where we turn real problems, uncomfortable conversations and difficult questions from Pain to Possibility.Because the goal isn't just to fear the future. It's to understand it, question it and find ways to shape it for the better.👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONIs AI humanity's next atomic bomb or could it become one of our greatest tools for progress?Share your perspective in the comments.👍 Like, share and subscribe to Good Gobar Show for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking and turn Pain to Possibility.#GoodGobarShow #NishantParashar #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfAI #AIJobs

    AI can Manipulate Your Vote? Ft. Abhinav and Raghav Aggarwal

  3. Oct 9

    How Big Pharma Made Millions Marketing "Depression" To The World | Ft. Anu Lall

    Are psychiatric drugs helping us heal or are we missing a bigger picture about mental healthcare?What happens when pharmaceuticals, mental health, traditional knowledge and modern wellness collide?In this thought-provoking episode of the Good Gobar Show, host Nishant Parashar sits down with Anu Lall: Lawyer, Author, Founder of the Traditional Knowledge & Sciences Foundation to question how we understand and approach mental healthcare today.Know more about guest: https://lnkd.in/drAXTkad🎙️Hosted by Nishant ParasharAbout Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more & Good Gobar Show.Know More about Host Nishant Parashar: https://tinyurl.com/ynrd2zfyThe conversation explores some of the most uncomfortable questions around modern mental healthcare from prescription drugs and accountability to pharmaceutical influence, opioid networks and the potential role of traditional Indian systems. IN THIS EPISODE:• Can psychiatric medicines contribute to extreme behavioural changes in some cases?• When treatment goes wrong, who is accountable the patient, doctor or pharmaceutical company?• How do opioids such as Tramadol enter grey and illicit markets?• Are ADHD and focus-enhancing drugs becoming dangerously normalised?• Is mental healthcare becoming increasingly commercialised?• Could gut health play a larger role in mental wellness?• Can Yoga and Ayurveda complement modern mental healthcare?• What can India learn from traditional systems of knowledge?• Can we move from simply treating symptoms to exploring more holistic solutions?FROM PAIN TO POSSIBILITYThe Good Gobar Show isn't just about identifying problems.It is about asking difficult questions, challenging assumptions and looking for answers, alternatives and possibilities.Good Gobar Show, where we turn real problems, uncomfortable conversations and difficult questions from Pain to Possibility.🔔 FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to The Good Gobar Show!(Anu Lall, Anu Lall podcast, Anu Lall interview, Traditional Knowledge and Sciences Foundation, Lindsay Clancy, Lindsay Clancy Case, mental health, mental health India, mental healthcare India, psychiatric drugs, psychiatric medication, prescription drugs, antidepressants, pharma, Big Pharma, pharmaceutical industry, ADHD drugs, ADHD medication, Tramadol, opioids India, opioid crisis, gut health, gut brain connection, Ayurveda, Yoga, holistic health, traditional knowledge, mental wellness, mental health awareness, Good Gobar Show, Good Gobar podcast, Nishant Parashar, Pain to Possibility, Indian podcast, India podcast)#GoodGobarShow #NishantParashar #AnuLall #MentalHealth #MentalHealthcare #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalWellness #PsychiatricDrugs #Pharma #Healthcare #Yoga #Ayurveda #HolisticHealth #GutHealth #TraditionalKnowledge #Wellness #PainToPossibility #India

    How Big Pharma Made Millions Marketing "Depression" To The World | Ft. Anu Lall

  4. Sep 28

    Ex-Finance Secretary Reveals Truth Behind India’s Airport Privatization | Subhash Garg

    Who really controls the direction of India’s economy? In this explosive 50th episode, former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg (1983-batch IAS officer) breaks his silence on the inner workings of the Ministry of Finance, World Bank negotiations, and India’s biggest economic controversies.Know more about guest: https://tinyurl.com/27anfb77From the privatisation of 6 major airports to Adani, the reality behind the 2.4% vs 6 Lakh Crore GDP numbers, demonetisation, electoral bonds, and whether UPI is overhyped—this is an unfiltered look inside Indian policymaking.🎙️ Hosted by Nishant ParasharAbout Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more & Good Gobar Show.Know More about Host Nishant Parashar: https://tinyurl.com/ynrd2zfy What will you find in the episode?GDP & Growth Metrics: An insider analysis of whether India's 2.4% GDP growth figure is real or misleading, alongside a breakdown of the ₹6 Lakh Crore economic narrative.Adani & Airport Privatisation: The policy mechanics and behind-the-scenes decision-making behind how Adani acquired six major airports.Digital Payments Reality Check: A critical evaluation of whether UPI is overhyped or world-class, and why the proposed BRICS Pay initiative is flawed.Demonetisation & Electoral Bonds: First-hand accounts from the Finance Ministry during the 2016 note-ban rollout and the implementation of Electoral Bonds.Atmanirbhar Bharat & Monopolies: What went wrong with the self-reliance campaign and how growing corporate monopolies affect small businesses.Bureaucratic Policy Insights: High-level governance lessons from Subhash Garg’s career as Former Finance Secretary, Economic Affairs Secretary, and Executive Director at the World Bank.🔔 FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to The Good Gobar Show!(Subhash Garg IAS, Good Gobar Show, Nishant Parashar, Ex Finance Secretary, Indian Economy Podcast, How Adani got 6 airports, Is UPI overhyped, India GDP growth reality, Atmanirbhar Bharat policy failure, Electoral bonds insider, BRICS pay explanation, Subhash Garg interview Nishant Parashar, Former Finance Secretary exposes Indian economy, Is India's economic growth real or fake, Good Gobar Show 50th episode)

    Ex-Finance Secretary Reveals Truth Behind India’s Airport Privatization | Subhash Garg

  5. Sep 11

    Political Lie Behind India’s Highway Network | ft. Stalin D

    Can India build faster without destroying the environment? What if some of the disasters we call “natural” are actually man-made?In this thought-provoking episode of the Good Gobar Show, Nishant Parashar sits down with Stalin D., Environmentalist and Director of Vanashakti, for an unfiltered conversation about India’s development, environmental laws, infrastructure, forests, wetlands, floods and the difficult choices shaping our future.Stalin D. has spent nearly two decades working on environmental conservation, advocacy and environmental issues, with his work focusing on forests, wetlands, rivers, wildlife habitats and the impact of development on natural ecosystems.From Aarey and Mumbai’s environmental battles to roads, infrastructure and ecologically fragile areas, this conversation asks questions that often get buried beneath the word “development.”In this episode, we discuss:• How much environmental damage is acceptable in the name of development?• Are environmental laws protecting nature or are loopholes weakening environmental protection?• Are roads always about development? or real-estate interests and financial incentives infrastructure decisions?• How does China build massive infrastructure while protecting its natural ecosystems• Is India building infrastructure in ecologically fragile areas and creating the conditions for man-made disasters like urban flooding?• If environmental warnings are clear, why aren't they always followed by local authorities and elected representatives?• Why are Plaster of Paris Ganpati idols still used in Mumbai despite environmental concerns?• Different view on Sonam Wangchuk's environmental work and activism?• Concerns around lobbying and paid protests, how can citizens distinguish genuine environmental movements from vested interests?It is a conversation about development, politics, accountability, money, cities and the kind of India we want to build.🎙️ Hosted by Nishant ParasharAbout Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more & Good Gobar Show.Good Gobar Show, where we turn real problems, uncomfortable conversations and difficult questions from Pain to Possibility.If you believe difficult conversations deserve to be heard, subscribe to Good Gobar Show and join the conversation.

    Political Lie Behind India’s Highway Network | ft. Stalin D

  6. Aug 28

    The Real Reason Indian Cities Flood

    Why do Indian cities flood every monsoon? Is it really just because of too much rain?Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai and other Indian cities are facing increasingly severe urban flooding, water scarcity and extreme weather. But what if the problem isn’t only the rain but what we have done to the places where that rain was supposed to go?In this episode of Good Gobar Show, Nishant Parashar sits down with Ramveer Tanwar, popularly known as the “Pond Man of India”, to uncover the hidden connection between disappearing ponds, wetlands, urbanisation, flooding, groundwater and India’s growing water crisis.About Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more & Good Gobar Show.He has also been recognised for his water-conservation work, including being featured in Mann Ki Baat, and has received recognition such as the Water Champion Award 2024–25. IN THIS EPISODE, WE ASK:Why are Indian cities drowning?Why does Gurugram flood after relatively short spells of rain?Are disappearing ponds and wetlands making urban flooding worse?What happens when natural drainage systems are replaced by concrete?Can restoring ponds actually help prevent urban flooding?Why are Indian cities facing floods and droughts at the same time?Is Chennai’s water crisis a warning for other Indian cities?Can ponds and wetlands help cities prepare for extreme climate events?Why is groundwater recharge not always as simple as it sounds?Can badly planned development increase both water scarcity and flood risk?What can Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chennai and other rapidly growing cities learn from water conservation? #NepalFloods #NepalFlood #FlashFlood #GoodGobarShow #NishantParashar #RamveerTanwar #PondManOfIndia #UrbanFlooding #IndiaFloods #ClimateCrisis #PondRestoration #Groundwater #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #Environment #India

    The Real Reason Indian Cities Flood

  7. Aug 14

    Why Are Wives Killing Their Husbands? Lawyer Exposes The Dark Truth | Ft. Shonee Kapoor

    Is the Indian Legal System Fair to Men?India has laws designed to protect people from abuse, violence and exploitation. But what happens when men find themselves accused, trapped in legal disputes, or struggling to be heard?In this episode of the Good Gobar Show, Nishant Parashar sits down with Shonee Kapoor, Legal Consultant and Men’s Rights Activist, for a candid conversation about men, Indian law, false allegations, 498A, POCSO, POSH, rape allegations, domestic violence, divorce and gender-neutral justice.Does the Indian legal system provide equal protection and a fair chance to everyone?About Guest: Shonee Kapoor is a Legal Consultant and Men’s Rights Advocate and the founder of Sahodar Trust.His personal experience with a 498A case became a turning point in his journey and led him towards advocacy around matrimonial disputes, domestic violence, dowry-related cases, divorce and legal issues affecting men and families.In this conversation, he shares his perspective on the challenges men can face when dealing with India's legal and family-law systems.About Host: Nishant Parashar, Founder of engage4more & The Good Gobar Show.Know More about Host Nishant Parashar: https://tinyurl.com/ynrd2zfyIn this episode, we discuss:498A and matrimonial disputesAllegations of false cases and their consequencesRape allegations and the legal processPOCSO and concerns around cases involving menPOSH and workplace-related allegationsDomestic violence against menDivorce and legal challenges faced by menWhy some men hesitate to speak about abuseWhat legal remedies may be available when someone believes a case is falseThe debate around gender-neutral lawsWhether men can be genuine victims within the legal systemWhere protection ends and questions of due process and fairness beginMen’s Support & ResourcesIf you or someone you know is dealing with a matrimonial, family or legal dispute, you can explore these organisations for support and guidance:Sahodar NGO 📞 +91 98118 50498Ekam Nyay 📧 contactus@ekamnyaay.orgSave Indian Family 📞 88824 98498Note: These organisations are listed as resources for viewers seeking support. Please verify the services, eligibility and current contact details directly with the respective organisation. #ShoneeKapoor #MensRights #MensRightsIndia #498A #IndianLaw #GenderNeutralLaws #MarriageLaws #GoodGobarShow #NishantParashar #LegalRights #IndiaPodcast

    Why Are Wives Killing Their Husbands? Lawyer Exposes The Dark Truth | Ft. Shonee Kapoor

  8. Aug 3

    The Dark Reality of Being Indian Abroad

    Why is anti-India hate and racism rising globally? In this powerful episode of the Good Gobar Show, host Nishant Parashar sits down with Sharans Kabra (known on Instagram as @FactualIntellectual).Sharans is an IIT graduate, international award-winning Product Management leader, poet, and Ireland-based NRI who has traveled to over 20+ countries. He actively uses his platform to expose prejudice, breakdown online propaganda, and give a voice to Indians living abroad.In this conversation, we dive deep into the real stories behind anti-India narratives, viral hate content, cultural misunderstandings vs. intentional discrimination, and why global representation matters now more than ever.Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Exposing the truth behind viral anti-India content & social media hateWhy racism against Indians abroad is on the riseCultural misunderstandings vs. targeted discriminationHow fake news and exaggerated videos build global prejudiceH-1B visa controversies, stereotypes, and NRI realitiesHow empathy, awareness, and education can counteract hateJoin the Conversation: What's your take on the rising anti-India sentiment online and abroad? Have you ever experienced or witnessed this firsthand? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 🔔 Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations moving from Pain to Possibility! #SharansKabra #GoodGobarShow #PainToPossibility #NishantParashar #NRI #Racism #AntiIndiaNarrative #FactualIntellectual #H1BVisa #IndianDiaspora #Podcast

    The Dark Reality of Being Indian Abroad
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Welcome to The Good Gobar Show! Join us as we engage in insightful and heartfelt conversations with inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds. In each episode, we celebrate their successes, share in their challenges, and explore how they transformed life's obstacles into valuable experiences. Discover the beauty and lessons in every part of life with us. Tune in for a journey that highlights the extraordinary within the ordinary.

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