12:30 On that note, did anybody else notice that in the TV show "Agents of SHIELD", all the Indian (Hindu-named) characters are portrayed as suck-ups to the main antagonists (who make sad attempts at grabbing the spotlight by being menacing or goofy, but fail miserably)? I've watched through 3 seasons & the trend is unmistakable. I've noticed some of this in other series too ("Elementary", for example).
"where do they find their markets if we are going to be self-reliant ?" A Point to remember when suddenly they start caring/rooting for us like climate change, environmental damage and various other topics!!
Since we are talking so much about movies The Green Zone with Matt Damon completely villainizes - America and its representatives; So, there is also that perspective!!!
Sir, I know this is very late to comment that you read, but I think this problem in which RAW needs to mould children in early" ,sol. Is be complimented by Agneeveer scheme by gov. As what kid is can't be moulded in age of 24-25 and that to after a discipline and clear vision guy who served and trained in Indian Army.
One Mr Frederick Maxwell, who apparently was writing a book on Noam Chomsky, asked under the Freedom of Information Act to know if the CIA had a file on Noam Chomsky. In February 2013, Foreign Policy magazine carried an article titled "The CIA has nothing on Noam Chomsky". The same magazine carried another article in August 2013 titled "After multiple denials, CIA admits to snooping on Noam Chomsky". Probably CIA does what it needs to do, but the USA is also a free country; so, it can't be too blatant and brazen about it. How does the CIA counter Noam Chomsky? I find Noam Chomsky comic strip particularly amusing, but am not certain the CIA has anything to do with it. The comic is hilarious, though. Chomsky's pet dog, 'Predicate' is quite a character. Killer Humor.
Just visit major cities in America, how homeless living on street despite less population. A drug addicted society, most dreaded criminal on street, most of people high on drug. The problem are plenty. Whatever appeared in famous media are complete false narrative, false information etc
What stands out in this interview is the profusion of generalities. Nobody talks about specific cases. Any attempt to be specific is lost in the lazy drawl of general grouses against the West. And how great we were with explosives and how it was passed on to the Arabs. Finally, the greatness of the Marathas and the Cholas. All in all, very disappointing.
This wasn't an intelligence briefing. Your expectation of specifics (top-secrets too, perhaps?) from what seems to be a mere book interview (that tend to be teasers) is what stands out here. The author pointed out the dissonance in US grandstanding over foreign nations on human rights & free speech issues, while utilizing its own media & academic machineries in tandem with its military & economic means, to further its own strategic goals (often against said issues). Although there's nothing novel in what was discussed here, it's important to legitimize (& further mobilize) a US-critical rhetoric in India (where it's not fashionable enough to the extent it needs to be, considering our future ambitions). As for the Cholas, Marathas, Ahoms, etc., it is indeed true that the approach to history education in India differs significantly (& problematically) from that of Western (& other major) nations. Celebrating out-group invaders (& diminishing the in-groups) is not very helpful to nation-building. India is way less conscious in its history writing than it needs to be - a result of colonial inertia, perhaps? So what discomforts you as "grouses" is probably the central focus of this discussion. And the "explosive" thing came up in discussing some recent article where it was falsely attributed to the Mughals (settler colonizers). All in all, you've shown very poor comprehension skill in following a casual book interview.
Very useful for elementary school kids - lol - what exactly is your point Americans thought they were chosen Brahmins also thought the same - Such a high level of cognitive dissonance to judge things
Classic map everything American to India. Neither the talk nor book has anything to do with Brahmins. The speaker is ex head of R&W, the only person who doesn’t have any cognitive dissonance.
Kao was so secretive that most indians have no clue of his contributions.
A Patriot who has no equal.
After a very long time Vikram Sir..always great to see you and listen to your views.
12:30 On that note, did anybody else notice that in the TV show "Agents of SHIELD", all the Indian (Hindu-named) characters are portrayed as suck-ups to the main antagonists (who make sad attempts at grabbing the spotlight by being menacing or goofy, but fail miserably)?
I've watched through 3 seasons & the trend is unmistakable. I've noticed some of this in other series too ("Elementary", for example).
Noticed that too
Agents of shield? The Marvel one?
@@ifinditinteresting.8709 Yes
Their reference points are brown sahib ke children who populate the US coasts
@@mandy28887 Yup
"where do they find their markets if we are going to be self-reliant ?"
A Point to remember when suddenly they start caring/rooting for us like climate change, environmental damage and various other topics!!
Best part about Vikram Sood Sir is the way he connects the dots and presents the bigger picture.
Great learning from Vikram sir's interaction on this podcast. Grateful to him & his family for his services to India. Regds
Since we are talking so much about movies The Green Zone with Matt Damon completely villainizes - America and its representatives; So, there is also that perspective!!!
I've seen it, good one!
I read this book recently. Absolute cracker. Thank you for getting Soodji on!
Very interesting conversation. Thank you so much 🙏
Kudos to sir
You must sync the volume of both mics. Otherwise listeners have to adjust it every time you speak.
oohh sir i was so hoping for tis to happen i have read all his books n material i am so happy n excited to watch this episode dmm you sir its awsm
Good one.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AGENTS
Sir, you lost weight and got healthier. Good job. 👍🏽
Inspiring
Can't wait for Kao files going unclassified soon.
Thanks
Sir, I know this is very late to comment that you read, but I think this problem in which RAW needs to mould children in early" ,sol. Is be complimented by Agneeveer scheme by gov. As what kid is can't be moulded in age of 24-25 and that to after a discipline and clear vision guy who served and trained in Indian Army.
I think the question was missed if West is in decline ?
One of the best podcast. 👌
You don't know who RN Kao is?
How does CIA counter the likes of Noam Chomsky’s narrative?
One Mr Frederick Maxwell, who apparently was writing a book on Noam Chomsky, asked under the Freedom of Information Act to know if the CIA had a file on Noam Chomsky. In February 2013, Foreign Policy magazine carried an article titled "The CIA has nothing on Noam Chomsky". The same magazine carried another article in August 2013 titled "After multiple denials, CIA admits to snooping on Noam Chomsky".
Probably CIA does what it needs to do, but the USA is also a free country; so, it can't be too blatant and brazen about it.
How does the CIA counter Noam Chomsky? I find Noam Chomsky comic strip particularly amusing, but am not certain the CIA has anything to do with it.
The comic is hilarious, though. Chomsky's pet dog, 'Predicate' is quite a character.
Killer Humor.
Noam is a CIA operative
They don’t. They don’t need to, they are Too powerful.
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Can anyone tells me what is the take of washington post on palestine Israel's conflict?
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Kao? Who was Kao?
RAW's first head
ADAM THAT SIR WAS TRYING TO REFER TO IS PERHAPS SOME JAMES MADISON.. WHO SAID: AMERICA IS THE LAND OF THE LAST HOPE FOR HUMANITY... !!!!
Periodic bombing sounds in background
Sir ye kaha aagye aap😂😂😂😂
Just visit major cities in America, how homeless living on street despite less population. A drug addicted society, most dreaded criminal on street, most of people high on drug. The problem are plenty. Whatever appeared in famous media are complete false narrative, false information etc
UA-cam par alex Stein channel par bhi video hai Washington dc white house ke bahar bhi homeless tent laga kar reh rahe hai
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Kushal: If you do not know who was Kao you have no business to be pretending to be an intellectual.
तो बुद्धिवंत नाही. तो एक सामान्य वाचक असून ह्या वाहिनीतून मिळणारे द्वव्य ही त्याच्या वाचनाच्या पैशाची सोय होते.
R N Kao was the IPS officer who founded Research and Analysis wing.
Also known as spy master
Islam for India
@Vishnu Sharma: When did Kushal become an intellectual? 😀He is a UA-camr who has an opinion on "everything".
Vikram sir is looking thinner than before...
What stands out in this interview is the profusion of generalities. Nobody talks about specific cases. Any attempt to be specific is lost in the lazy drawl of general grouses against the West. And how great we were with explosives and how it was passed on to the Arabs. Finally, the greatness of the Marathas and the Cholas. All in all, very disappointing.
This wasn't an intelligence briefing. Your expectation of specifics (top-secrets too, perhaps?) from what seems to be a mere book interview (that tend to be teasers) is what stands out here.
The author pointed out the dissonance in US grandstanding over foreign nations on human rights & free speech issues, while utilizing its own media & academic machineries in tandem with its military & economic means, to further its own strategic goals (often against said issues).
Although there's nothing novel in what was discussed here, it's important to legitimize (& further mobilize) a US-critical rhetoric in India (where it's not fashionable enough to the extent it needs to be, considering our future ambitions).
As for the Cholas, Marathas, Ahoms, etc., it is indeed true that the approach to history education in India differs significantly (& problematically) from that of Western (& other major) nations. Celebrating out-group invaders (& diminishing the in-groups) is not very helpful to nation-building. India is way less conscious in its history writing than it needs to be - a result of colonial inertia, perhaps?
So what discomforts you as "grouses" is probably the central focus of this discussion.
And the "explosive" thing came up in discussing some recent article where it was falsely attributed to the Mughals (settler colonizers).
All in all, you've shown very poor comprehension skill in following a casual book interview.
The interviewer shows his ignorance of geo- real politic in his questions.
Very useful for elementary school kids - lol - what exactly is your point
Americans thought they were chosen
Brahmins also thought the same -
Such a high level of cognitive dissonance to judge things
Another wannabe vijaya gadde from telugu side
Mr kiran with that face and genes i would sue my father! You should too...wtf is that face bro..
Classic map everything American to India. Neither the talk nor book has anything to do with Brahmins. The speaker is ex head of R&W, the only person who doesn’t have any cognitive dissonance.
Every thing bad happening in world is because of bramhins 🤣🤣🤣
It's funny how people express their hindu hatred in the disguise of bramhin hatred
kushalmehra@icici
Just 1 Rupee Boys!
Humbly for his effort to bring truth to the table
@crschnan