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#Hindutva is #India's most powerful and popular political ideology. Yet, there seems to be little study of how it works on the ground. #KunalPurohit's new book "#HPop: The Secretive World of Hindutva Pop Stars" fills that gap by looking at the popular culture of Hindu #nationalism. We talk to Kunal to explore his research and understand how Hindutva became as widespread as it did. This is a special episode of "Scroll Ideas" recorded in #TheBookshopInc in Delhi in front of a live audience. Host: Shoaib Daniyal Producer: Karnika Kohli Assistant Producer: Avinash Kumar

My Mic Setup: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CG36ML45 Kunal Purohit is an Indian journalist and author known for his work in the fields of investigative journalism, socio-political issues, and human rights. His reporting often focuses on underrepresented communities, rural India, and the complexities of socio-political dynamics in the country. This episode covers these areas of Kunal’s book: - Hinduism vs. Hindutva: Unpacking the Differences and Their Societal Impact - The Role of Social Media in Shaping Public Poetry and Political Discourse. - Challenges Facing Independent Journalism in the Current Indian Political Climate. Watch the entire episode to understand how music can influence mass narratives seamlessly. Chapters: 00:00 - Episode Overview 01:00 - Introduction to the Topic 01:53 - Featuring a Song from "H-Pop" 03:55 - Ramnavmi: A Polarizing Event? 04:51 - Origins of "H-Pop" by Kunal Purohit 05:35 - Investigating Hate Crimes in India 06:01 - Case Study: Hate Crime in Gumla, Jharkhand 07:02 - Music's Role in Changing Social Dynamics 08:01 - Increasing Vulnerability Among Muslims 08:55 - Interreligious Relationships: A Case Incident 10:00 - The Influence of Music on Mob Violence 12:13 - Popular Themes on YouTube 14:20 - Hyper-nationalism on YouTube: An Analysis 15:55 - Viral Music Post-Pulwama Attack 17:34 - Article 370 and Viral Music Trends 20:26 - Sensationalism in Music: A Reality? 21:20 - Attracting Audiences Through Opposition Criticism 23:00 - Spotlight on a Famous Haryanvi Song 27:40 - Sharing "H-Pop" with Featured Musicians 27:54 - The Rising Significance of Hindu Identity 28:49 - Pride vs. Malice: A Fine Line 29:25 - Alternatives to Blind National Pride 30:05 - Appreciating the Beauty of Hinduism 30:25 - Hinduism vs. Hindutva: Understanding the Difference 31:46 - Countering Radical Hinduism 32:26 - The Inclusivity of Indian Hindus 33:00 - Religion-Based Crime in Mumbai: A Case Study 34:52 - Religion-Based Fear: Perception vs. Reality 36:00 - Evolution of Hindutva Pop-Culture 37:00 - The India-Palestine-Israel Narrative 39:15 - Global Expansion Projects of Abrahamic Religions 40:30 - Hindu to Buddhist Conversions: Exploring the Reasons 42:42 - Political Influence in Kavi Sammelans 44:45 - Social Media's Impact on Public Poetry 46:28 - Kumar Vishvas and Political Narratives in Poetry 47:35 - Censorship in Poetic Criticism 48:55 - Humor and Authority: A Complex Relationship 49:47 - "Aarambh Hai Prachand": A Popular Song's Fame 51:00 - Satirical Portrayal of Politicians in Shekhar Suman’s Show 52:20 - Challenges in Criticizing Politicians Today 54:11 - Understanding the Telecommunication Bill 55:38 - Government Censorship on YouTube Content 56:35 - Private Telegram Channels as Free Speech Havens 57:40 - Censorship and Manipulation of Tweets 58:20 - Comedians Facing Threats: A Discussion 59:01 - Journey of Writing "H-Pop" 01:01:40 - Prime Minister's Remarks on BMC 01:02:39 - Explaining Municipal Corporations 01:03:30 - Delay in BMC Elections: Insights 01:06:35 - Kunal Purohit's Research for "H-Pop" 01:08:01 - Journalism Ethics and Responsibilities 01:08:45 - The Evolution of Journalism 01:10:30 - Changes in Indian Journalism Landscape 01:12:00 - Challenges for Independent Journalists 01:14:40 - Pre-Social Media Era of Journalism in India 01:16:46 - The Case of a Jailed Veteran Journalist 01:18:52 - BBC's Controversial Documentary: A Discussion 01:20:11 - Criticizing the Government: Anti-National or Not? 01:22:10 - Citizen Awareness of Government Actions 01:23:53 - Music Anthems of Terrorist Organizations 01:25:16 - Music's Role in Encouraging Violence 01:26:10 - Music and Religious Riots in Myanmar 01:27:30 - Cultural Consumption in Smaller Indian Cities 01:30:29 - Content Preferences in Tier 2 and 3 Cities 01:32:32 - Perception of Cringe Content 01:33:00 - Aspirational vs. Cringe Content: A Comparison 01:35:00 - Writing Articles vs. Books: A Comparative Analysis 01:36:00 - "Kab Aaoge Mere Akhilesh": A Political Song 01:38:07 - Hindutva Pop Culture: Hate Speech with Entertainment 01:42:00 - Defining Hindutva Pop as Hate Speech with a Symphony 01:42:48 - Where to Find Kunal Purohit's Book "H-Pop Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzg Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcast Dostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast == Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com == #Dostcast

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