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#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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer1:06 Intro2:52 Case Study: Discovering History Through Art12:23 Getting Into History18:49 The Use & Abuse of History23:09 The History of the Forgotten32:23 Who Shapes History?38:05 Is Ethnic Conflict Inevitable?40:37 The Evolution of the Modern Hindu Identity44:54 Hindutva & Hindu Nationalism48:43 The Role of the Historian55:42 Role of Language59:05 The Psychology of Power1:04:54 The Power of the Princely States1:10:13 Powerful Women in Indian History: Maharani Jamnabai Gaekwad1:16:07 Psychology of Defiance1:21:18 Process Behind Writing History Books1:30:36 Lego Interpretation1:31:34 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life#indianhistory

#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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer1:02 Intro2:01 Jack Of All Trades9:38 Finding Yourself15:08 Emceeing 101: How To Be A Good Host?23:01 Acting 101: Acting School vs. Life’s Experiences29:51 Auditioning For Kukoo For Sacred Games34:06 Acting 101: Collaboration38:38 Playing Kukoo For Sacred Games43:22 Dealing With Trauma51:00 Channeling Tragedy in Acting54:39 Lego Interpretation56:23 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)1:00:16 Legacy & Meaning of Life#bollywood

#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_FlanaganSUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer1:02 Introduction3:01 Should Individuals Aim For Happiness?14:30 Should Nations Aim For Happiness?26:59 Owen’s Journey Into Philosophy38:11 Moral Philosophy 101: Is Human Nature Inherently Good or Evil?47:30 Moral Philosophy 101: Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development & The Heinz Dilemma56:02 Criticisms of Kohlberg’s Theory1:00:35 Moral Nihilism & Moral Realism1:08:36 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 Anger1:39:48 Lego Interpretation1:40:39 Legacy & Meaning of Life#philosophy #moralphilosophy

#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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer0:59 Introduction2:29 Growing Up With Theatre & Films10:04 Working In A Video Library13:16 Khana Khazana17:25 Luck & Destiny18:25 Filmmaking 101: The Scene From Aligarh27:44 Creative Process30:55 Directing 101: Camera Shots & Angles33:48 Directing 101: Camera Lens44:16 The Purpose of Films49:05 Timing, Audiences & Trends51:53 Omerta & ‘Dark’ Films 53:49 Method Acting: Rajkummar Rao & Manoj Bajpayee1:00:58 Cinemas vs. OTT1:07:58 Big Budgets1:11:31 PR & Marketing1:17:05 Lego Interpretation1:17:34 Greatest Films, Filmmakers & Actors1:20:42 Legacy & Meaning of Life#bollywood

#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/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/Producer & Host: Shalaj LawaniaTIMELINE0:00 Trailer1:11 Introduction2:33 Falling In Love With Architecture5:15 Why Todd Started Writing About The Middle East13:05 The History of Dubai18:18 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Dubai24:52 The Importance of a City Plan27:40 Form, Function & Marketing29:33 Architecture Case Study: The National Bank of Dubai43:57 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 Dubai1:09:52 Addressing Criticism of Dubai Architecture1:19:22 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Sharjah1:23:28 Sharjah In The 80s & 90s1:29:58 Architecture Case Study: Sharjah Post Office1:36:22 Architecture Case Study: The Sharjah Central Souk1:41:25 The Influence of Dubai on Sharjah1:54:58 Lego Interpretation1:56:51 Inspirations (Greatest Structures, Architects, Books, Movies, Role Models)2:02:46 Legacy & Meaning of Life#architecture