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That's So Hindu

That's So Hindu

Hindu American Foundation

The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best That's So Hindu episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to That's So Hindu for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite That's So Hindu episode by adding your comments to the episode page.


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In this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Parth Parihar. Parth is a member of the Board of Trustees of Hindu Students Council and a PhD candidate in economics at Princeton University. Earlier this spring he organized, along with Dr Indu Vishwanathan, a conference on Hinduphobia at Rutgers University, which brought together a wide range of speakers on the topic. We discuss the nature of Hinduphobia today, how this is affecting students on college campuses, and much more.
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In this episode Taniel Koushakjian speaks with Michigan state representative (and former HAF board member) Padma Kuppa. They discuss Rep. Kuppa’s journey from being an engineer to the first Indian American elected to the Michigan legislature, her passion for environmental advocacy, and her newly introduced legislation recognizing Diwali, Vaisakhi, Lunar New Year, and Eid in Michigan.


Representative Padma Kuppa



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In this episode Sheetal Shah speaks with Shreya Mahasenan, a junior at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. Shreya founded the McGill Dharma Society, when she realized there was no Hindu representation for students. They talk about the hurdles she overcame to create the society, the future of MDS, and her strong Hindu faith, which she credits to her family.


McGill Dharma Society Facebook page



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In this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Ankit Bhuptani, the chairman and founder of the Queer Hindu Alliance in Mumbai, India. He is an advisor to corporations on inclusivity and diversity, the editor of a Gujarati literary magazine, and has participated in the Mumbai Pride Parade since 2010. They speak about being gay in India, the state of homophobia there, how the LGBT+ community is treated by both major political parties in India and much more.


Ankit Bhuptani on Instagram

Queer Hindu Alliance on Instagram



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In this episode, a rebroadcast of a recent HAF webinar, Samir Kalra speaks with Dr Michael Rubin, from the American Enterprise Institute, on contemporary politics in Pakistan and the region, the nation’s support for terrorism, and how this affects the United States.

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In this episode Mat McDermott talks with HAF executive director Suhag Shukla and HAF managing director Samir Kalra about last month’s Dismantling Global Hindutva conference, Hinduphobia in academia, and why HAF has filed a Title VI complaint with the Office of Civil Rights against University of Pennsylvania.

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In this episode Mat McDermott speaks with author Phil Goldberg about the importance and legacy of Paramahamsa Yogananda’s Autobiography of Yogi, on its 75th anniversary of publication.


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In this episode Samir Kalra speaks with retired CBC journalist and author Terry Milewski about his book Blood for Blood: 50 Years of the Global Khalistan Project, going into the history of and present day activities of the movement for an independent Sikh nation of Khalistan, the horrific violence associated with it, and how that movement continues on to this day with the backing of Pakistan and, by extension, China.


Blood for Blood: 50 Years of the Global Khalistan Project



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FAQ

How many episodes does That's So Hindu have?

That's So Hindu currently has 124 episodes available.

What topics does That's So Hindu cover?

The podcast is about India, Yoga, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Hindu, Hinduism, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on That's So Hindu?

The episode title 'Easan Katir tells us how to align our beliefs with our stock portfolios through Dharmic Investing' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on That's So Hindu?

The average episode length on That's So Hindu is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of That's So Hindu released?

Episodes of That's So Hindu are typically released every 8 days.

When was the first episode of That's So Hindu?

The first episode of That's So Hindu was released on Jan 9, 2020.

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