This hindi podcast will take you through unique stories revolving around ancient history, sports, psychological experiments, conspiracy theories and untold mysteries. This is the perfect place for the inquisitive listener inside you. I affirm these stories are astounding & unheard.
My name is Akshaya Kapoor.
I love Adventure - from trekking glaciers, experiencing Aurora Borealis in Iceland, witnessing volcano in New Zealand, to scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, I believe in experiencing the beauty first hand. My stories are inspired from my research, wanderlust and curiosity.
Ep 14 : World's First Nose Surgery And Its Link to Ayurveda
In this episode, I will narrate the interesting story of a famous rhinoplasty that shook the British media and will explore its connection to the Indian Ayurveda. This video describes the three major books of Ayurveda – Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtang Samhita (Bright Triya) and narrates the story of three great sages (Charak, Sushruta, and Vagbhata) that wrote these foundational books of Ayurveda.
To understand it better with images you can watch it on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fv_iLdO9E .
10 Nov 2021
Ep 13 : The Story of Ibn Battuta and His Adventurous Trip To India
This episode narrates the story of Ibn Battuta, the legendary explorer. He traveled to 60 nations of different cultures, religions, and races. From getting stranded and robbed, experiencing near-death experiences to living life like a royal - even getting married in the royal family, this guy lived his life to the fullest. His experiences in India will tell you a lot about the life in Medieval India.
To understand it better with images you can watch it on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oWfR-_vwwQ .
6 Oct 2021
Ep12 : World's First University - The Dream University
This episode narrates the story of a University which had world's best teachers and infrastructure yet no fixed course structure, no degrees were awarded, and the students could study for free by working for the university. Please listen to this episode to understand the magical yet real & inspiring world of this University. How it produced geniuses and lasted for centuries.
To understand it better with images you can watch it on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn-3egW4cZI
6 Oct 2021
Ep 11 : From Underarm Bowling to 150kmph Nasty Bouncers, the Evolution of Cricket
Do you know...In early days of professional cricket bowlers used to do underarm bowling, Wickets used to have just two stumps, It was allowed to hit a ball twice and cricket was actually popularized in it's infancy by Gambling. Please listen this episode to know about the fascinating stories behind these developments.
To understand it better with images you can watch it on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZorMNmf6CI
17 Sept 2021
Ep 10: Children of the Forest - Reality or Myth?
Is Mowgli based on a real character?, Children of the Wild - Is it a fiction or reality?, What are Feral Children? How much do you know about the Jungle book series? - Please listen to this episode to explore these questions.
To understand it better with images you can watch it on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shiQfi54ZiA
17 Sept 2021
Ep 09 : India's Lost Movie Legacy
This episode explores questions like - How old is the science of theatre?, Can bollywood match up to Hollywood's skill of movie production?, The aim of Movie Making - Should it be just entertainment or exploration of consciousness?
What the oldest book on arts of theatre, music and dance tells us about the form of entertainment we enjoy today.
To watch the episode on Youtube please follow the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Q-VPKeTII
29 Jun 2021
Ep 08 : The Fake Narrative of British Raj
This episode uncover the secrets that Britishers never want India to find out. It exposes the false narrative of Britishers and the hollow white man's ego.
It answers questions such as : - Where did the astronomical term 'Black Hole' originate from?, Why did Robert Clive, the richest britisher of his time, commit suicide at an age of 49? and Which was the defining incident that triggered Battle of Plassey.
29 Jun 2021
Ep 07: Science behind Ancient Indian Temple Architecture
In this episode I will try and explain the science behind Ancient Indian Temple Architecture and will reveal some interesting facts about the temple design. I will further share the secrets of Indian temples’s historical design, the discovery science model behind it, the mathematical principals underneath it, the logic behind Hindu beliefs & practices and the religious foundation of the Indian culture & heritage.
To understand it better with images you can watch it on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2RiHXub8n8.
16 Jun 2021
Ep 06 : The Story of Galwan
This episode tells you the story behind the naming of Galwan Valley and the Galwan River.
The adventures of the man behind this naming and the incident that gave this valley its name - Galwan.
Why was Galwan Valley named after a thief?, How did an underprivileged man get his book published in Cambridge, UK? Listen to the episode to discover the real story behind Galwan valley and Galwan River.
16 Jun 2021
Ep 05 : The Great Psychological Expriment
This episode tells you about two amazing Psychological experiments that opens up the human psyche when it comes to conformity of authority. The results that they achieved in these experiements are surely an eye opener.
Would you do atrocious things to someone just because you have been ordered to do so?, To what lengths do you think a person would go just to conform to their group. These two social psychologists tell us how barbaric humans can be through their ground breaking experiments. The results might shock you.
14 May 2021
Ep 04 : The Britishers who chose India
This episode is about three Padma awardee Indians who were born in Britain but died as proud Indians.
Do you know - Who is known as the 'Gandhi of Architecture'?, Who is the first foreigner to acquire Indian citizenship? & Which great british scientist wanted to be called citizen of India over citizen of the world?
This episode is about those Britishers who came to India as missionary, anesthetist and scientist during the British Rule and fell in love with our country and its ideologies. They acquired Indian citizenship and did great work for India. They even won some of India's highest civilian awards and died as proud Indians.
14 May 2021
Ep 03 : India's First Cricket Pair - The Legendary Brothers
I this episode I narrate you the story of India's first Cricket brother pair, who because of their sheer talent and detemination made a lasting impact on the history of Cricket in India. They became so popular that they even shaked the political stalwart B. R. Ambedkar during Mumbai elections.
While the older one broke the barriers of castism and untouchability, and played in Maharaja of Patiala's all India team against England in England, the younger one went on to become the captain of the Hindu cricket team.
4 May 2021
Ep 02 : The Story of Bharat
In this Episode I will narrate the interesting story behind the name Bharat. This episode will answers questions such as....
Have you ever wondered how did we come to know as 'Bharat-vasi'?
Did the oldest battle in the history of India decide our name?,
Do you think we are named after Shankuntala's son Bharat?,
Do you know the connection between the name 'Bharat' and Jainism?
Please listen to know more....
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4 May 2021
Ep 01 : The Story of Everest
In this episode we will delve into the interesting story of how the Indian Map came into being, how mammoth the task was, how many men dedicated their lives for it and how accurate they were while measuring the Indian landscapes. An amazing tale of grit and science.
We will discover the question - How Mount Everest was found and Why Indian Goverment has a stamp named after the person who measured it?
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