I am an Indian Christan from South India. We are Christians in India - Thomas Christians of Oriental Orthodox Group - from AD 52. All our sister churches in the middle east are no more. We are here - after 2000 years. I am a Proud Indian. BJP is a Blessing for India.
Christianity has vanished in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh not a word of criticism on that. World ignores that. Where have the Christians of these countries disappeared? Noone is intrested. India has Christians, they are happy. Still only india is targeted.
Nice are you blind to the fact of churches being attacked and burnt in India mainly in the northern states.Or are you lying to make sure the RSSBJP won’t attack you. The RSS is a anti Christian and Muslim and Dalit organization..
One final step remains: Ghar wapsi. As a matter of interest were you never curious how you look Indian, talk Indian, eat Indian and yet are a Christian? I guess the saving grace is that your not a converted Muslim!
Dr. Babones is right when he says, Congress has neglected the growth of India, for decades. The BJP has developed that growth in the last ten years only and that tells alot about a party that wants to move forward. He is also right, when he says that, government should remove unneccessary red tape from the agriculture sector. Red Tape in India has blocked much progress throughout the decades.
You are right about neglect by Congress. Red tape is a 70 year chronic disease. The BJP should be given one more term at the least to change the scenario.
J. Michael, who are you fooling? No matter how much we may now criticize Nehru's policy of big dams based on the USA's Tennessee Valley Corporation, or the unwanted fallout of the US-led Green Revolution of the 60s, we have to acknowledge that Nehru's foresight helped India stop importing foodgrains, even as his good relations with USSR helped India build its state-run steel industry, hydel power, and nuclear power plants. And it was a Congress government at the Center that pushed thru the 73rd and 74th Amendments that created a third tier of governance at village, block and district levels. An earlier Congress government made participative district level planning a core strategy of its Planning Commission - which led to the Commission itself being abolished by the Modi government. This good professor should see some films that have been made on India's "Final Solution" to its "Muslim problem." Indoctrination by the RSS has helped communal Hindu formations run bloody pogroms against Muslims where the police stand by and do nothing. Christian churches and their priests and nuns have also been targeted for abuse and often torture, but tend to keep quiet about incidents as they work in remote areas with the most underprivileged former 'Outcaste' communities. But he must remember the case of Graham Staines, leprosy doctor serving remote tribal villages who was burnt to death along with his two small sons as they slept at night in their jeep. The right wing local political activist who incited this act was promptly made a minister of the BJP.
Modiji has done,achieved all that Indians wanted. Bullet train, beautiful varanasi, terrorism free, digital India, better trains, better railway stations, better education, peaceful kashmir. He has derived. Everything
@@joyaroy8532 Yes, I understand, those early days and how Congress helped to build up India's infra structures in those early days. It's a stepping stone to all that is being developed in India today. India is a multi facet religious country with every conceivable ideology one can think of, so, religious turmoil will always be there, mostly among the illiterate masses that can be brainwashed to suit the politicians accordingly. Hindu/Muslim riots have been there, even before independance. (That's how the partition of India took place). Pakistan is not a country, it was created on a religious divide, but many Muslims, still choose to remain behind which was a mistake. They should have all been forced to leave. Hinduism is based on Ahimsa, which means, Non Violence. This was mercifully exploited by the Muslims. Islam is a forceful ideology and want all the world to be converted by any means. Christianity uses soft power and money. Hindus feel threatened and marginalized, so, fighting back, is quite normal. Islam and Christianity are the most violent of all other ideologies. Religions have killed and slaughtered more people, throughout history, than all the wars put together. Since, we are not programmed to think alike, we, get groups that force their beliefs on others, no matter how it's done. But, I will not condemn everyone, it's the hard core fanatics that go after the others and vis a vis. I need to be fair, because, I am human first. What I believe in, is personal. It's between me and God. I am not interested in what you believe in. Let God do the judging in the after life, that's His duty, not mine to judge my fellow men. Live and let live I know, it's a tall order, but hopefully, we will go on to the next level of wisdom and peace will reign among me. But, it will take more time, much more time. Meanwhile, the killings on every side, will carry on, in the name of all the gods.
He keeps wrongly insisting and blaming it all on Indian intellectuals while absolving the west of it all. when the fact is that it's the west which actively seeks those intellectuals who have a certain political leaning and even grooms them. Harvard is the den of such snakes.
He is 100% right when he says that a handful of Indian intellectuals are responsible for India's poor reputation in the west. It is about time the Lutyens Delhi crowd is challenged by unbiased indian intellectuals who can tell the world the truth.
But will Western media give platform for our Indic voices? That Mr.Babones will conveniently not talk about. Remember NYT gave an ad for recruitment of Indians who have Anti India stand for their news paper. They are that much thick skinned to give out such recruitment criteria openly and no one will call out their biases. This man also is good at turning Indians against Indians and he try to say that the Western media outlets are innocent.
That's not exactly correct. The west actively seeks out those intellectuals who have a certain political leaning. Infact they even groom them! Do you know what Harvard does? Where did the current CJI learned his wokeism from?
@@vaniganapathi830 Thanks to Prof. Babones, many Indian or Indian origin media personalities, like Fareed Zakaria and Western media outlets are writing slightly positive articles about India, these days. The shift is negligible, but it is there. And I am sorry to say that I expect Indian intellectuals and opinion - makers, especially, JNU professors and others who are paid by the Indian taxpayers, to not peddle blatant lies and run India down at home and abroad, just because it suits their personal agendas.
@@vaniganapathi830 The leftist anti-Indian crowd have diligently worked on their English language skills for long. So they get hired more easily by western media agencies. Barring a few in South India, expressing views in the English language to cater to an international audience was never a priority for Indian nationalists. However, that is changing really fast. Hopefully, we will see better and more articulate speakers and thinkers writing the unbiased truth about India in the times to come.
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Dr. Babones I am living in New York right now. But let me bow in gratitude, for putting your voice for us Indian on the world platform. This will go a long way in helping us shed this false narrative doing rounds. 🙏
Hi...pls arrange a meeting of Mr.Babones in the next OCI holders or green card holder indian and anyone who is really interested in the Growth of India with positive perception. We all need to make him heard across globe
Dr J Shankar is showing a Mirror to the Hypocrites and he’s doing a wonderful job. In fact he’s the only one person who isn’t afraid to Call Spade a Spade. The rest of Indians in the Government and Diplomatic Services including the Indian Diaspora are TOO TIMID. Time to wake up and stand up for India and Indian Culture.
Great interview. The challenge is for American media and officials to start understanding India properly beyond all the propaganda. This is a large, uphill battle and the diaspora must start getting involved to start changing these misperceptions of India. The good news is that many are now waking up to the gravity of the situation and are beginning to make their voices heard. As a result, I hope to see an more accurate coverage in American media in the coming years.
I don't think any of you naive Indians have ever spoken to members of the Indian diaspora before. These are Indians who left our country to enjoy life in first world nations. What exactly do you think these so called Indians think about India? I have multiple friends who are in usa, Canada, uk, one of them is doing mtech in Stanford and trust me, they are more anti Indian than some Pakistanis. They hate india,they openly told me they think India is a poor loser third world filthy country. Do you honestly believe they will work to make our image better in foreign nations??? 😂 If anything they do the opposite, they are most likely chatting with white people telling them what a sh*thole country it is, and they are so thankful they managed to escape it.
The interview was excellent, and it appears that the interviewee is well-informed about the current situation in India. It's regrettable that some so-called "intellectuals" write biased opinion pieces about India while comfortably sitting in air-conditioned rooms in foreign countries.
Amazing Guy....THANKS A MILLION...... Has a knack of seeing thru the BS that goes around.... And thanks for sharing your knowledge on these Crap Surveys... His knowledge of India Polity & Commentators is Really Amazing and increasing by the Day.....❤
This guy knows more about Bharat than maybe my dad perhaps😊 Such specialists should represent Bharat on world stage and not gaddar types like ranas print laundry alt and the like. Goi can use his services and other people like him.
He should have been asked WHY does Washington post choose Rana Ayub to cover India. Its not as if there is a shortage of English speaking Indian journalists.
It's the ideology. Extreme left wing is very motivated to tarnish Hinduism and India. They have no guts to take on China and shamelessly support Chinese fascist government. Likewise, they have no guts to take on Islamic fundamentalism and will support them instead.
Precisely and this is where his bluff or his genuinely wrong belief is exposed. when the fact is that it's the west which actively seeks those intellectuals who have a certain political leaning and even grooms them. Harvard is the den of such snakes.
@@vaniganapathi830 It is because Rana Ayyub's narrative fits with the overall narrative of Washington Post and NYT, which regards nationalist and populist leaders like Trump, Bolsanaro and Modi as destroyers of democracy.
I'm sure that if Mr. Babones had seen what rank India had in the press freedom index, he would be really disappointed. This was a real eye-opener of a podcast. This is my first time viewing this podcast and I must say that it was really nice. As for Mr. Babones' take on India, I'm impressed. Few intellectuals can embrace the reality on ground as he can.
Pakistan freedom indox is higher then India.... freedom of press index lol my foot... imraan Khan is arrested, civil war goes on... America and European countries are silent... Hippocrates...Bunch of jealous western morons
Prof is right that India should also focus on enhancing productivity in Agricultural Sector & Exports to really catapult its per capita income to at least 10k dollar
Dr. Babones, much gratitude to you. I just can’t express my gratefulness for your unbiased opinion and the temerity to call a spade a spade without meaning to offend anyone. And please don’t bother about people who are offended by truth. They are not worthy of anything meaningful or plain factual. 🙏
What a data oriented guy, Prof. Babones is! So Impressive! It's professionals like these that India needs to counter Anti Indian media outlets & Western forces. I dont know why there are not many Indians who give such logical data based rebuttal, as Prof. Babones. Can this guy be atleast hired as a consultant by Indian government please?? Coz clearly the government is incapable of facing the anti Indians head on with facts.
Yes! High time someone funded Prof. Babones's think tank India Century Roundtable. If rich Indian corporates aren't going to fund him, then who will? Where are the rich BJP supporting businessmen when you need them?
@@MaTara01 100% Great point👍🏽 Look at how detailed he is while being equally balanced. He isn't one of those who would just pick a side & rant in their favour as we see in many Indian media outlets today that are widely seen as BJP supporter. Prof Babones on the other hand, calls spade a spade, while using data logic & rational to counter the anti India rhetoric, instead of beating around the bush. The only person in government I see who talks on data & fact, is EAM Jaishankar. Rest of them simply sound jingoistic. It's the world of DATA, when will the government of India understand it.
@@tECHnOpinion. I agree with you. Having Prof. Babones in India's team will really help to change the India narrative. He has already managed to influence Australian journalists about India, as he says. If he is properly funded, he will produce data accurate, balanced reports on India and communicate them to the India - illiterate Western journalists, which these "gora" journalists would believe because of Dr. Babones's expertise in his field and a great communicator. Funding his think tank should be a no brainer for any rich, patriotic Indian.
Dr, India and African countries are totally different in science and philosophy not only just because of IITs, rail roads or infra, but also because of the Hindu way of life that has shaped their thinking. They wish to live in content, of course it’s changing due to the influence of the foreign and Indian media with foreign agenda. India was a very developed country and unlike many other third world country, India’s wealth majorly concentrated around Hindu temples were plundered for centuries together by all the invaders including the English, annihilated its skill propagation, ridiculed its non materialistic, eco friendly way of agriculture and life in total. And using Nationalistic term in the western sense is not correct as Hinduism which believes in universal freedom for practice of religions and allowed all the religions under the sky to be practiced in India, peacefully and the Hinduism has called the entire world one family. Now that the foreign religions started creating serious harm to India, in all the ways, Hindus are just uniting and that too only to safeguard themselves, and not offend and form a govt which will protect the national identity of Hinduism and peaceful co existence. India is unlike America or Australia, where the invaders oppressed the aboriginal identity and claim to be democratic countries, where even now the natives are suffering in one form or the other, and the economies or social setup of those countries cannot be even compared as it is like robbers going into a house and start comparing them with other houses.
Yes. We are fans of Salvatore, a Truthful person. Logical and sincere in his analysis. We invite all criticism, but fed up with mindless, biased criticism of (left) intelligentsia of India
How refreshing to hear an articulate professor sharing a nuanced reading of a nation he does not fully comprehend and clearly proclaims that as a disclaimer.
The fact is that the west actively seeks out those indian intellectuals with a certain political leaning and provides them platform while shunnig any counter-voice. The reason mr. Babones was ruffled by Ranga sir was precisely this! He keeps wrongly insisting that the west has such poor stance on india because of certain indian intellectuals, which is only part true as explaned.
Dr. Ranganathan wasn't very good at interviewing Salvatore at all. He was on his own soapbox and didn't allow his guest to speak much. It was a total fail, except for the comic element, which was brilliant.
@@kuldeepgaurav1419 The Rs 10 note joke is totally Ranganathan thing, Babones just played along and it was entertaining as hell. What Ranganathan didn't like was being upstaged by Babones's costume, comedy and comments. Actually, Ranga showed what thin skin he has, when confronted by someone of calibre than the sub-standard TV commentators that he usually debates with.
@@MaTara01I will not argue that ranga sir was'nt at the top of his game as he hadn't come prepared for an argument which he unnecessarily started. Having said that, let's not be so slavish as to think every word coming out of a Gori chamdi is wisdom. In this present context itself, mr. Babones constantly harps on how it's the Indian intellectuals who are responsible for the western narrative on India. He should be asked why is it that rana ayyub was invited for unesco event? Particularly, since she has shown herself to be imbalanced and called out by another panelist. How is it that the western media constantly finds only persons with a particular ideological leanings within India? Are we to truly belive that such huge media corporates don't have knowledgeable people who actually bother to go and learn about a nation's politics as hugely impactful as India? That they'd bother to read up on the political spectrum on India and provide a fair representation? Babones wants you to believe that and you are sucker if you are falling for it. Just imagine how prima facie dishonest he is being!!
@@MaTara01BTW It (the 10rs note bit) wasn't entertainig as much as patronising and what really set of ranga sir, as i said earlier. But this isn't the focus of the point I was making which is that west isn't duped like a naive kid as babones seems to be suggesting. They have a particular agenda which pushes those narratives which serve their geo-political interests and the bjp government is not.
The farm laws were meant to do exactly that but there is so much politics in everything in India because we have a class of people who get easily manipulated into believing otherwise . Politicians in the past and now existing in many states are more into appeasing a certain section of the society which should go if you want a just country with just laws.
I doubt very few social scientists in India have such vast, detailed knowledge about Indian politicians, and social, economic affairs of India. A great intellectual 👌.
great interview. he was direct and did not buy into the trap setup by the interviewer. he debunked the the importance of G20 and quad. also great piece of advice to EAM.
I’m very Impressed by this Gentleman..Clear,Unbiased option about India’s political Ideology.However,in present Climate India Should NOT Bother about the World’s Opinion about Herself Whatsoever !!We,Indians have suffered enough for centuries at the hands of Islamic,British invaders and also,continues repeated Rackets against our growth and stability !! Now we Should Totally Focus towards India as a TRUELY “HINDU RASHTRA “!! Regardless!!
Very sharp words without mincing. Addition on G20 because, India sees it as alternative to BRICS & G7. Both are small & exclusive in this Economically Multipolar World. It gives one plateform to Oil Rich, Tech Hubs, Developing World & Developed World. 70+ of nearly everything is G20.
Medias should partner with such positive pro development mindset intellectuals and make Reports and Suggestions and give that to governments. Conduct interactive sessions with government,Bureucrats.
Since his 1st viral interview, and a lot of criticism and cornering from within India and those from West and Australia, he has skewed his position very subtly towards the other end. "Jaishankar should calm and not be defensive and too nationalist and should try to convince the West the matter is different and please pay heed to my words... I certainly can say that he has succumbed under pressure, not drastic; just subtle; but he certainly has.
India s hurdles are poor police system, poor general administration, absence of , free press, absence of social democracy, fast judicial system, to industrialize India. etc.
Dr Muktedar Khan is an Indian Origin International Relations Professor makes terrific observations about the Politics of the Country Smita! He is a Prof at Delaware Univ. He does excellent interviews! He would love to help!
He is very clever in giving cover fire to the Western agenda. He shifted the whole blame on Indian intellectuals, and gave a clean chit to West. Reality is that every society has agenda driven corrupts, but who takes advantage of them and gives them platform in West? Think!! Smitha Ji, you should hv asked some tough questions on that!
I agree with him, g20 isn't a big deal. India and the Indian give can claim moral and diplomatic victories but the truth is India or for that matter any country would be q super power when they can bomb the shit out of a country halfway around the world and not have reprocutions. Power is what buys respect.
I live near Redmond Wa where Microsoft is a major employer. Our community is very diverse. We have a very large Indian, Asian population. I play poker with a great many of them. We share a lot of laughter and genuinely enjoy each others company. I'm American of English descent. My view of India has always been one of great respect and admiration. I have read a bit of the great literature of India's history. I feel as i think many Americans do that we are both former countries of colonialism. We both broke away successfully. We have much in common. Our hearts are true to our beliefs. We both exhibit empathy for others. I think we are both natural leaders. I feel like we would make a great partnership. I do not believe Americans have a negative view of India. We may be more intelligent than you give us credit for. 😂 Stay strong my friends.
The professor was excellent and summed up Indias problems expertly. I really wish however you let him finish speaking, as you cut in too much. His thoughts were very interesting and I wanted to hear them to their completion.
I love prof Babones but I don't think he's entirely correct in saying American institutions don't have a HUGE role to play. They willingly and purposefully employ journalists who crap on India and have a very specific political sleight.
I am an Indian Christan from South India. We are Christians in India - Thomas Christians of Oriental Orthodox Group - from AD 52. All our sister churches in the middle east are no more. We are here - after 2000 years. I am a Proud Indian. BJP is a Blessing for India.
Christianity has vanished in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh not a word of criticism on that. World ignores that. Where have the Christians of these countries disappeared? Noone is intrested. India has Christians, they are happy. Still only india is targeted.
Why don't you dump xtianity bro?
Tamil xtians are most backward in all of India.
I love in Tirunelveli
Nice are you blind to the fact of churches being attacked and burnt in India mainly in the northern states.Or are you lying to make sure the RSSBJP won’t attack you. The RSS is a anti Christian and Muslim and Dalit organization..
We are proud of our Christian brothers ❤
One final step remains: Ghar wapsi.
As a matter of interest were you never curious how you look Indian, talk Indian, eat Indian and yet are a Christian? I guess the saving grace is that your not a converted Muslim!
Dr. Babones is right when he says, Congress has neglected the growth of India, for decades. The BJP has developed that growth in the last ten years only and that tells alot about a party that wants to move forward. He is also right, when he says that, government should remove unneccessary red tape from the agriculture sector. Red Tape in India has blocked much progress throughout the decades.
Yupp
You are right about neglect by Congress. Red tape is a 70 year chronic disease. The BJP should be given one more term at the least to change the scenario.
J. Michael, who are you fooling? No matter how much we may now criticize Nehru's policy of big dams based on the USA's Tennessee Valley Corporation, or the unwanted fallout of the US-led Green Revolution of the 60s, we have to acknowledge that Nehru's foresight helped India stop importing foodgrains, even as his good relations with USSR helped India build its state-run steel industry, hydel power, and nuclear power plants. And it was a Congress government at the Center that pushed thru the 73rd and 74th Amendments that created a third tier of governance at village, block and district levels. An earlier Congress government made participative district level planning a core strategy of its Planning Commission - which led to the Commission itself being abolished by the Modi government. This good professor should see some films that have been made on India's "Final Solution" to its "Muslim problem." Indoctrination by the RSS has helped communal Hindu formations run bloody pogroms against Muslims where the police stand by and do nothing. Christian churches and their priests and nuns have also been targeted for abuse and often torture, but tend to keep quiet about incidents as they work in remote areas with the most underprivileged former 'Outcaste' communities. But he must remember the case of Graham Staines, leprosy doctor serving remote tribal villages who was burnt to death along with his two small sons as they slept at night in their jeep. The right wing local political activist who incited this act was promptly made a minister of the BJP.
Modiji has done,achieved all that Indians wanted. Bullet train, beautiful varanasi, terrorism free, digital India,
better trains, better railway stations, better education, peaceful kashmir. He has derived. Everything
@@joyaroy8532 Yes, I understand, those early days and how Congress helped to build up India's infra structures in those early days. It's a stepping stone to all that is being developed in India today. India is a multi facet religious country with every conceivable ideology one can think of, so, religious turmoil will always be there, mostly among the illiterate masses that can be brainwashed to suit the politicians accordingly. Hindu/Muslim riots have been there, even before independance. (That's how the partition of India took place). Pakistan is not a country, it was created on a religious divide, but many Muslims, still choose to remain behind which was a mistake. They should have all been forced to leave. Hinduism is based on Ahimsa, which means, Non Violence. This was mercifully exploited by the Muslims. Islam is a forceful ideology and want all the world to be converted by any means. Christianity uses soft power and money. Hindus feel threatened and marginalized, so, fighting back, is quite normal. Islam and Christianity are the most violent of all other ideologies. Religions have killed and slaughtered more people, throughout history, than all the wars put together. Since, we are not programmed to think alike, we, get groups that force their beliefs on others, no matter how it's done. But, I will not condemn everyone, it's the hard core fanatics that go after the others and vis a vis. I need to be fair, because, I am human first. What I believe in, is personal. It's between me and God. I am not interested in what you believe in. Let God do the judging in the after life, that's His duty, not mine to judge my fellow men. Live and let live I know, it's a tall order, but hopefully, we will go on to the next level of wisdom and peace will reign among me. But, it will take more time, much more time. Meanwhile, the killings on every side, will carry on, in the name of all the gods.
A very honest view of a foreigner about India. Our leaders and countrymen must appreciate and work to improve this country.
He keeps wrongly insisting and blaming it all on Indian intellectuals while absolving the west of it all.
when the fact is that it's the west which actively seeks those intellectuals who have a certain political leaning and even grooms them. Harvard is the den of such snakes.
Thank you.
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He is 100% right when he says that a handful of Indian intellectuals are responsible for India's poor reputation in the west. It is about time the Lutyens Delhi crowd is challenged by unbiased indian intellectuals who can tell the world the truth.
But will Western media give platform for our Indic voices? That Mr.Babones will conveniently not talk about. Remember NYT gave an ad for recruitment of Indians who have Anti India stand for their news paper. They are that much thick skinned to give out such recruitment criteria openly and no one will call out their biases. This man also is good at turning Indians against Indians and he try to say that the Western media outlets are innocent.
That's not exactly correct. The west actively seeks out those intellectuals who have a certain political leaning. Infact they even groom them! Do you know what Harvard does? Where did the current CJI learned his wokeism from?
@@vaniganapathi830 Thanks to Prof. Babones, many Indian or Indian origin media personalities, like Fareed Zakaria and Western media outlets are writing slightly positive articles about India, these days. The shift is negligible, but it is there.
And I am sorry to say that I expect Indian intellectuals and opinion - makers, especially, JNU professors and others who are paid by the Indian taxpayers, to not peddle blatant lies and run India down at home and abroad, just because it suits their personal agendas.
Today Lutyens Delhi is dominated by the Sanghi crowd.
@@vaniganapathi830 The leftist anti-Indian crowd have diligently worked on their English language skills for long. So they get hired more easily by western media agencies. Barring a few in South India, expressing views in the English language to cater to an international audience was never a priority for Indian nationalists. However, that is changing really fast. Hopefully, we will see better and more articulate speakers and thinkers writing the unbiased truth about India in the times to come.
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Dr. Babones I am living in New York right now. But let me bow in gratitude, for putting your voice for us Indian on the world platform. This will go a long way in helping us shed this false narrative doing rounds.
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Thank you. If you'd like to get together in New York next month, e-mail me and we might be able to set something up.
Hi...pls arrange a meeting of Mr.Babones in the next OCI holders or green card holder indian and anyone who is really interested in the Growth of India with positive perception. We all need to make him heard across globe
@@bhumirealtors3635 I'm always happy to get together with friends!
@@SalvatoreBabones is that really you?? Wow, much love to you sir❤
@@archit2894 much love to you, too!
Thank you professor salvatore, you are always welcome to India 🙏
Dr J Shankar is showing a Mirror to the Hypocrites and he’s doing a wonderful job.
In fact he’s the only one person who isn’t afraid to Call Spade a Spade. The rest of Indians in the Government and Diplomatic Services including the Indian Diaspora are TOO TIMID.
Time to wake up and stand up for India and Indian Culture.
Wow! ANI podcasts are the most informative these times❤
Wonder why it took ANI nearly 2 months to upload this podcast, which was filmed in February?
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@@MaTara01 what is wrong with you?
@@archit2894 I am completely bonkers!
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Admission or confession? just a joke.
Great interview. The challenge is for American media and officials to start understanding India properly beyond all the propaganda. This is a large, uphill battle and the diaspora must start getting involved to start changing these misperceptions of India. The good news is that many are now waking up to the gravity of the situation and are beginning to make their voices heard. As a result, I hope to see an more accurate coverage in American media in the coming years.
Exactly
I don't think any of you naive Indians have ever spoken to members of the Indian diaspora before. These are Indians who left our country to enjoy life in first world nations. What exactly do you think these so called Indians think about India? I have multiple friends who are in usa, Canada, uk, one of them is doing mtech in Stanford and trust me, they are more anti Indian than some Pakistanis. They hate india,they openly told me they think India is a poor loser third world filthy country. Do you honestly believe they will work to make our image better in foreign nations??? 😂 If anything they do the opposite, they are most likely chatting with white people telling them what a sh*thole country it is, and they are so thankful they managed to escape it.
The interview was excellent, and it appears that the interviewee is well-informed about the current situation in India. It's regrettable that some so-called "intellectuals" write biased opinion pieces about India while comfortably sitting in air-conditioned rooms in foreign countries.
Great interview. I always like to listen Professor because he talks sense about India without any bias of left and right ideology..
Amazing Guy....THANKS A MILLION......
Has a knack of seeing thru the BS that goes around....
And thanks for sharing your knowledge on these Crap Surveys...
His knowledge of India Polity & Commentators is Really Amazing and increasing by the Day.....❤
Professor Babones has understood Bharath quite well. Pranam 🙏🙏
Kudos to smita as well for getting the best out of him. Prof's objectivity in this domain is a rare delight.
He is very honest to his words. He is our next Indian politics and intellectual specialist. Respect and gratitude to you, Sir 🙏
wow.. so eager to anoint a White fella the title of 'our next Indian politics and Intellectual specialist'?
Bravo Professor, you have well described the Chakravyu in which Indian representation is in on the world stage.
This guy knows more about Bharat than maybe my dad perhaps😊
Such specialists should represent Bharat on world stage and not gaddar types like ranas print laundry alt and the like. Goi can use his services and other people like him.
He should have been asked WHY does Washington post choose Rana Ayub to cover India. Its not as if there is a shortage of English speaking Indian journalists.
Yes. Also why did NYT looked for Anti-India mindset journalists stating the same as criteria in their recruitment ad?
It's the ideology. Extreme left wing is very motivated to tarnish Hinduism and India. They have no guts to take on China and shamelessly support Chinese fascist government. Likewise, they have no guts to take on Islamic fundamentalism and will support them instead.
Precisely and this is where his bluff or his genuinely wrong belief is exposed.
when the fact is that it's the west which actively seeks those intellectuals who have a certain political leaning and even grooms them. Harvard is the den of such snakes.
@@vaniganapathi830 It is because Rana Ayyub's narrative fits with the overall narrative of Washington Post and NYT, which regards nationalist and populist leaders like Trump, Bolsanaro and Modi as destroyers of democracy.
We should just stop giving our precious time to the liberal propaganda spread by western media houses
One person who understands india better than a lot of NRI intellectuals who vilify india
We all know about the prejudices and opinions against India,but to hear this unfiltered breaks our hearts...
Fascinating discussion.
Loved the first part about comparing socio-econmics of India amd sub Saharan Africa.
Prof. Babones just got one more fan😊
+1
What a podcast. An honest unbiased analysis of India.
His accent is as neutral as his views.. such a great discussion and insights, so wish I could put my thoughts into words as profoundly as him
As far as the quality and lucidity is concerned this is by far the best podcast. Even better than the one with Annamalai and Dr Jaishankar.
ENGLISH WITH AN ACCENT MEANS QUALAITY TO THOSE COOPED UP IN THEIR COLONIAL PIGEONHOLES
Great to see Dr Babones on this podcast. Great discussion. Thanks ANI!
I'm sure that if Mr. Babones had seen what rank India had in the press freedom index, he would be really disappointed. This was a real eye-opener of a podcast. This is my first time viewing this podcast and I must say that it was really nice. As for Mr. Babones' take on India, I'm impressed. Few intellectuals can embrace the reality on ground as he can.
Pakistan freedom indox is higher then India.... freedom of press index lol my foot... imraan Khan is arrested, civil war goes on... America and European countries are silent... Hippocrates...Bunch of jealous western morons
Prof is right that India should also focus on enhancing productivity in Agricultural Sector & Exports to really catapult its per capita income to at least 10k dollar
Lucky students atudying under him! They will make great world citizens ❤❤
Simply brilliant show. So professionally done.
I’m relieved to hear a balanced commentator on India. This reveals the prejudices and the role of biased international media. 1:09:43
Dr. Babones, much gratitude to you. I just can’t express my gratefulness for your unbiased opinion and the temerity to call a spade a spade without meaning to offend anyone. And please don’t bother about people who are offended by truth. They are not worthy of anything meaningful or plain factual. 🙏
What a data oriented guy, Prof. Babones is!
So Impressive!
It's professionals like these that India needs to counter Anti Indian media outlets & Western forces.
I dont know why there are not many Indians who give such logical data based rebuttal, as Prof. Babones.
Can this guy be atleast hired as a consultant by Indian government please??
Coz clearly the government is incapable of facing the anti Indians head on with facts.
Yes! High time someone funded Prof. Babones's think tank India Century Roundtable. If rich Indian corporates aren't going to fund him, then who will? Where are the rich BJP supporting businessmen when you need them?
@@MaTara01 100%
Great point👍🏽
Look at how detailed he is while being equally balanced.
He isn't one of those who would just pick a side & rant in their favour as we see in many Indian media outlets today that are widely seen as BJP supporter.
Prof Babones on the other hand, calls spade a spade, while using data logic & rational to counter the anti India rhetoric, instead of beating around the bush.
The only person in government I see who talks on data & fact, is EAM Jaishankar. Rest of them simply sound jingoistic.
It's the world of DATA, when will the government of India understand it.
@@tECHnOpinion. I agree with you. Having Prof. Babones in India's team will really help to change the India narrative. He has already managed to influence Australian journalists about India, as he says. If he is properly funded, he will produce data accurate, balanced reports on India and communicate them to the India - illiterate Western journalists, which these "gora" journalists would believe because of Dr. Babones's expertise in his field and a great communicator. Funding his think tank should be a no brainer for any rich, patriotic Indian.
Sanjeev Sanyal whp is part of economic advisory team has done a lot of work in this area going deep into methodology.
@@gauravipal9518 But Sanyal isn't credible for the Westerner, because he is part of the Modi government.
Dr, India and African countries are totally different in science and philosophy not only just because of IITs, rail roads or infra, but also because of the Hindu way of life that has shaped their thinking. They wish to live in content, of course it’s changing due to the influence of the foreign and Indian media with foreign agenda. India was a very developed country and unlike many other third world country, India’s wealth majorly concentrated around Hindu temples were plundered for centuries together by all the invaders including the English, annihilated its skill propagation, ridiculed its non materialistic, eco friendly way of agriculture and life in total. And using Nationalistic term in the western sense is not correct as Hinduism which believes in universal freedom for practice of religions and allowed all the religions under the sky to be practiced in India, peacefully and the Hinduism has called the entire world one family. Now that the foreign religions started creating serious harm to India, in all the ways, Hindus are just uniting and that too only to safeguard themselves, and not offend and form a govt which will protect the national identity of Hinduism and peaceful co existence. India is unlike America or Australia, where the invaders oppressed the aboriginal identity and claim to be democratic countries, where even now the natives are suffering in one form or the other, and the economies or social setup of those countries cannot be even compared as it is like robbers going into a house and start comparing them with other houses.
Yes.
We are fans of Salvatore, a Truthful person. Logical and sincere in his analysis.
We invite all criticism, but fed up with mindless, biased criticism of (left) intelligentsia of India
Priceless insides on how to built India's image in the west. I hope the policy makers are listening.
How refreshing to hear an articulate professor sharing a nuanced reading of a nation he does not fully comprehend and clearly proclaims that as a disclaimer.
A very eye opening podcast, I loved it.
Glad to see non-Indian prof, from outside India, being pragmatic and logical about how outside world views India's politics, society and progress.
The fact is that the west actively seeks out those indian intellectuals with a certain political leaning and provides them platform while shunnig any counter-voice.
The reason mr. Babones was ruffled by Ranga sir was precisely this! He keeps wrongly insisting that the west has such poor stance on india because of certain indian intellectuals, which is only part true as explaned.
Dr. Ranganathan wasn't very good at interviewing Salvatore at all. He was on his own soapbox and didn't allow his guest to speak much. It was a total fail, except for the comic element, which was brilliant.
@@MaTara01partially agreed. But let's not forget how patronizing babones too was being with his 10rs note jibe which really pissed of ranga sir.
@@kuldeepgaurav1419 The Rs 10 note joke is totally Ranganathan thing, Babones just played along and it was entertaining as hell. What Ranganathan didn't like was being upstaged by Babones's costume, comedy and comments. Actually, Ranga showed what thin skin he has, when confronted by someone of calibre than the sub-standard TV commentators that he usually debates with.
@@MaTara01I will not argue that ranga sir was'nt at the top of his game as he hadn't come prepared for an argument which he unnecessarily started.
Having said that, let's not be so slavish as to think every word coming out of a Gori chamdi is wisdom.
In this present context itself, mr. Babones constantly harps on how it's the Indian intellectuals who are responsible for the western narrative on India. He should be asked why is it that rana ayyub was invited for unesco event? Particularly, since she has shown herself to be imbalanced and called out by another panelist.
How is it that the western media constantly finds only persons with a particular ideological leanings within India?
Are we to truly belive that such huge media corporates don't have knowledgeable people who actually bother to go and learn about a nation's politics as hugely impactful as India? That they'd bother to read up on the political spectrum on India and provide a fair representation? Babones wants you to believe that and you are sucker if you are falling for it. Just imagine how prima facie dishonest he is being!!
@@MaTara01BTW It (the 10rs note bit) wasn't entertainig as much as patronising and what really set of ranga sir, as i said earlier. But this isn't the focus of the point I was making which is that west isn't duped like a naive kid as babones seems to be suggesting. They have a particular agenda which pushes those narratives which serve their geo-political interests and the bjp government is not.
Nice podcast need more 😊
His understanding of on india is most unbiased and true.
The farm laws were meant to do exactly that but there is so much politics in everything in India because we have a class of people who get easily manipulated into believing otherwise .
Politicians in the past and now existing in many states are more into appeasing a certain section of the society which should go if you want a just country with just laws.
Eyeopening, definately explains quite a bit why things are the way they are.
Fantastic guy!
Wonderful discussion
We need people like Dr. Salvatore Babones in this world. He tries to report objective news. A truthfull man
Entertainment yet Insightful. Prof Babones rocks.
I doubt very few social scientists in India have such vast, detailed knowledge about Indian politicians, and social, economic affairs of India. A great intellectual 👌.
great interview. he was direct and did not buy into the trap setup by the interviewer. he debunked the the importance of G20 and quad. also great piece of advice to EAM.
Honest and balanced iconversation. Must see for political students...
Loved his clarity of thought.
Probably the ideal guest for any podcast, well balanced!
Prof. Babones was great as always. Great conversation Smita-ji !!
I’m very Impressed by this Gentleman..Clear,Unbiased option about India’s political Ideology.However,in present Climate India Should NOT Bother about the World’s Opinion about Herself Whatsoever !!We,Indians have suffered enough for centuries at the hands of Islamic,British invaders and also,continues repeated Rackets against our growth and stability !! Now we Should Totally Focus towards India as a TRUELY “HINDU RASHTRA “!! Regardless!!
Very sharp words without mincing.
Addition on G20 because, India sees it as alternative to BRICS & G7. Both are small & exclusive in this Economically Multipolar World.
It gives one plateform to Oil Rich, Tech Hubs, Developing World & Developed World.
70+ of nearly everything is G20.
GoI. Make edible oils in India.
Farmers of Punjab and Haryana. Make this one change and dedicate it to the nation.
I like that India's Map on your wall .!! (अखंड भारत)
Jai hind
Medias should partner with such positive pro development mindset intellectuals and make Reports and Suggestions and give that to governments.
Conduct interactive sessions with government,Bureucrats.
Since his 1st viral interview, and a lot of criticism and cornering from within India and those from West and Australia, he has skewed his position very subtly towards the other end. "Jaishankar should calm and not be defensive and too nationalist and should try to convince the West the matter is different and please pay heed to my words... I certainly can say that he has succumbed under pressure, not drastic; just subtle; but he certainly has.
Good conversation!
eagerly awaiting
Professor knows more than many so-called indian intellectuals...
Balanced and clear! Very good podcast.
What a fascinating interview
India s hurdles are poor police system, poor general administration, absence of , free press, absence of social democracy, fast judicial system, to industrialize India. etc.
Dr Muktedar Khan is an Indian Origin International Relations Professor makes terrific observations about the Politics of the Country Smita! He is a Prof at Delaware Univ. He does excellent interviews! He would love to help!
He also spread propaganda how much land China occupied in the last 2-3 years he is nothing but old propagandist sitting inside USA. 🤷🤷
Great interview, thanks
Hopefully the MEA listening this podcast and thinking what Professor suggested.
He is very clever in giving cover fire to the Western agenda. He shifted the whole blame on Indian intellectuals, and gave a clean chit to West. Reality is that every society has agenda driven corrupts, but who takes advantage of them and gives them platform in West? Think!!
Smitha Ji, you should hv asked some tough questions on that!
Bro, its just an interview. She did ask many tough questions. He literall said "lets not exaggerate here".
An interview brilliantly done, everyone must see
First time I see foreigner speaking good. Also the simple tips like grow your own oil is great thing to learn and do. Correct me if I am wrong.
He has given a very well rounded opinion like a true academic. Respect to you sir
Well i like the sarcasm behind the comparison between Uttar Pradesh and California just wait and see how its gonna change for better Mr Salvatore
I agree with him, g20 isn't a big deal. India and the Indian give can claim moral and diplomatic victories but the truth is India or for that matter any country would be q super power when they can bomb the shit out of a country halfway around the world and not have reprocutions.
Power is what buys respect.
talks with utmost honesty on everything…not trying to be politically correct 👍🏻
Excellent chat!
He seems to be a clear-headed person unlike most of our so-called intellectuals.
Thank you!
I live near Redmond Wa where Microsoft is a major employer. Our community is very diverse. We have a very large Indian, Asian population. I play poker with a great many of them. We share a lot of laughter and genuinely enjoy each others company. I'm American of English descent. My view of India has always been one of great respect and admiration. I have read a bit of the great literature of India's history. I feel as i think many Americans do that we are both former countries of colonialism. We both broke away successfully. We have much in common. Our hearts are true to our beliefs. We both exhibit empathy for others. I think we are both natural leaders. I feel like we would make a great partnership. I do not believe Americans have a negative view of India. We may be more intelligent than you give us credit for. 😂 Stay strong my friends.
The professor was excellent and summed up Indias problems expertly. I really wish however you let him finish speaking, as you cut in too much. His thoughts were very interesting and I wanted to hear them to their completion.
Fantastic fantastic ❤❤❤
100 % informative
Right on point
Thank you
Top Class Guy 💯
Rajeev Malhotra Ji is a next on this topic .
Very interesting talk
Islamophobia is the consequence of kafirphobia !!
There is no kafirophobia, only anti kafirism.
@@varunkhugshal9049 😅❤
@@varunkhugshal9049 defination of kafirism?
@@nv9991 non Muslim.
This is GOLD
A great Conversation!🙏🏼😊❤️
100 % Truth
Love your choice of guests. I always take away something from these podcasts
Wow, great insight …amazing content. Actually suggestion by him can be considered
Fresh perspective from Dr.Babones...
Seems genuine
She is listening pretty well this time.
I love prof Babones but I don't think he's entirely correct in saying American institutions don't have a HUGE role to play. They willingly and purposefully employ journalists who crap on India and have a very specific political sleight.
Thank you for ur comment on G20 not a big deal
Extremely interesting