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The Coffee House Experience

The Coffee House Experience

A Podcast to discuss things pertaining to Bengal and Bengali people. Our informal discussions (a.k.a. Adda in Bengali) are long, topical and largely spontaneous. We mostly talk in Bengali and occasionally in English. The channel is run by three Engineering graduates from Jadavpur University, namely, Pratyay Mukherjee, Srinjoy Ganguly and Soumik Ghosh.

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CHE#72 | Bangla Podcast | Persecution and...

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2025/09/06

"Where the world has not been broken up into fragments, by narrow domestic walls." When Rabindranath Thakur wrote these lines, little did anyone imagine that such walls would be raised against Bengalis. Little did we know that Bengalis will be beaten up, not by oppressive colonialists from a land afar, but our very own home-grown imperialists. In this episode we recount the recent spree of persecution and disenfranchisement of Bengalis in India. In this explosive episode of The Coffee House

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CHE#71 | Bengali Podcast | Fact Checking Workshop |...

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2025/08/31

The world has seen an unprecedented rise in the generation and spread of false information, and India is arguably at its epicenter. Their creation is quite often deliberate which is when they are called disinformation. At other times they are unintentional, which is when they are called misinformation. Often dubbed as “fake news”, they spread like an information epidemic through social media, before crippling public opinion and mainstream narratives. In this session, Oishani Bhattacharya (English

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57:27

CHE#70 | English Podcast | Courtroom Calculus |...

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2025/08/23

In this episode, we dive into how data-driven decision-making can transform India’s legal system. Joining us is Siddharth Raman from XKDR Forum, a former Bain consultant, whose research focuses on applying actuarial thinking to court management. From optimising how manpower is allocated in lower courts to identifying patterns that can reduce case backlogs, Siddharth explains how smart, evidence-based reforms can bring speed, efficiency, and fairness to the justice delivery process. If you've ever

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79:32

CHE#69 | Bengali Podcast | Extracting Randomness |...

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2025/08/01

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Professor Eshan Chattopadhyay of Cornell University, a leading mind in the theory of randomness extractors. After years of pioneering work in this critical area of theoretical computer science, Eshan earned the prestigious Gödel Prize (the first Bengali recipient)—shared with his PhD advisor David Zuckerman—for his breakthrough construction of super-efficient extractors. In this episode, Pratyay and Eshan delve into the story behind that award-winning

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77:06

CHE#68 | English Podcast | India's China Playbook |...

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2025/07/25

In this episode, Anushka from the Takshashila Institution joins Souvik to explore India’s evolving strategy toward China. They discuss key issues such as the border tensions and the Galwan incident, India’s trade and manufacturing challenges, and how China’s dominance in sectors like EVs and rare earths impacts Indian policy. The conversation also covers China’s growing military ties with Pakistan, India's defense preparedness, and efforts toward self-reliance. Anushka addresses misinformation

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CHE#67 | Bangla Podcast | The "Crisis" of Bangla...

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2025/07/18

The Bangla film industry is facing a storm — caught between deepening trade-union (guild) conflicts and a long-standing decline in both artistic quality and commercial viability. While a few standout films continue to shine, the broader picture reveals a troubling trajectory. In this conversation, Debarati and Pratyay engage with renowned filmmaker Indranil Roychowdhury — celebrated for Foring, Mayar Janjal, and the acclaimed web series Chhotolok — who is not only a sharp cinematic voice but also a

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58:27

CHE#66 | English Podcast | Counting Caste | Sumeet...

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2025/07/10

In this episode, Souvik speaks with Prof. Sumeet from the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy about the history and future of the caste census in India. They explore why the caste census was stopped after 1931, how its absence impacts policymaking and social justice, and the challenges of implementing reservation in today’s largely privatized economy. The conversation also touches on misconceptions around social mobility, the political implications of census data, and the need for

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86:37

CHE#65 | Bangla | Decoding AI in India:...

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2025/07/04

In this thought-provoking episode of The Coffeehouse Experience, we’re joined by Arindam Goswami, a policy researcher at the Takshashila Institution, where he focuses on technology policy, AI governance, and national security. Alongside hosts Sanjay and Souvik, Arindam unpacks India’s position in the fast-evolving global AI ecosystem. The discussion explores India’s progress in building critical AI infrastructure—from GPU clusters and data centers to cloud access—and whether government strategies

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CHE#64 | Bangla Podcast | Ritwik Ghatak @100: The...

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2025/06/28

2025 marks Riwtik Ghatak’s birth centenary. To celebrating that we look back at different aspects of Rwitwik Ghatak’s work and life with. In this episode, Debarati and Pratyay engage in a discussion with Prof. Manas Ghosh from Jadavpur University's Film Studies Department, exploring key aspects of Ritwik Ghatak’s cinematic journey. They cover the significance of his first film "Nagarik," which remained unreleased at the time; his venture into Bollywood; his distinctive use of melodrama; his

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56:13

CHE#63 | English Podcast | Dark Ink and Deeper Magic...

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2025/06/20

In this episode, we speak with Deepta Roy Chakraverti—Wiccan, author, and daughter of India’s pioneering priestess Ipsita Roy Chakraverti. Deepta unpacks the origins of Wicca and how it took root in her life, not just as a spiritual path but as a lens through which she views the world.We explore how her supernatural fiction is influenced by her beliefs, and whether her rational, academic background ever clashes with her love for the mystical. At the heart of it all is the legacy of her mother, a

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56:13

CHE#62 | English Podcast | Chain Reactionaries -...

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2025/06/13

In this episode, Prof. Debak Das helps unpack the evolving dynamics of nuclear proliferation in the 21st century. From Cold War doctrines to contemporary strategic rivalries, we trace how major powers like Russia, France, and China shaped their nuclear trajectories — and what lessons were learned (or ignored) along the way. We also examine India's nuclear history, exploring the 24-year gap between Pokhran-I and Pokhran-II, and how Pakistan, often dismissed as a client state, managed to build a

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106:34

CHE#61 | Bangla Podcast | Through the Lens of an...

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2025/05/31

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Debashish Bhattacharya, whose remarkable journey spans decades of cultural engagement and intellectual curiosity. From his formative years at the India International Centre in Delhi to intimate conversations with some of the world’s most influential figures, Debashish shares how these encounters shaped his outlook on life. In his new book, “Whispers of an Ordinary Journey,” he weaves together personal memoirs, hard-won lessons, and a selection of essays

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CHE#60 | Bangla Podcast | Democracy at the...

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2025/05/09

CHE#60 | Bangla Podcast | Democracy at the Grassroots: Is Panchayati Raj in Crisis? | Suvojit ChattopadhyayIn today’s episode, we’re diving into the state of the Panchayati Raj system in India — a vision once rooted in grassroots democracy and self-governance, now facing serious challenges. Joining with us today is Suvojit Chattopadhyay , a seasoned development professional currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he works as Head of Adam Smith International. With a rich career spanning multiple

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72:38

Osho, Ram Mandir & Softcore - The legacy of video in...

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2025/03/23

Ishita Tiwary’s book, published by Oxford University Press in 2024, offers a groundbreaking exploration of India’s analog video era. Through interdisciplinary methods—including oral histories, archival research, and recovered tapes—it reconstructs the evolution of analog video culture. The book also provides crucial insights into the socio-political landscape of the time, addressing gaps often found in digital media studies. Dr. Ishita Tiwary is an Assistant Professor of Film Studies and the Canada

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Can You Hack Indian EVMs? | CHE#58 | Bangla Podcast...

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2025/02/21

🔴 Can You Hack Indian EVMs? | CHE#58 | Bangla Podcast ft. Subhashis Banerjee 🔴 🎙️ The Coffee House Experience Can Indian Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) be hacked? 🤔 Does VVPAT matching actually ensure transparency? 🗳️ Is India's electoral process truly beyond manipulation? ⚖️ What about voters' lists—are they foolproof or prone to tampering? And why does an EVM’s battery charge matter in elections? Prof Subhasis Banerjee (ex HOD CS IIT Delhi) of Ashoka University has been studying Indian

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CHE#57 | Bangla Podcast | Autism in India - From...

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2025/02/17

Autism in India - From Denial to Empathy | Bhismadev Chakrabarti 🎙️ The Coffee House Experience What is autism, and how do we move from misunderstanding to empathy? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bhismadev Chakrabarti, a leading neuroscientist specializing in autism and social behavior. The process of socialization in human beings has us responding to social stimuli and reinforcing those behaviours that are labelled as 'desirable' by our milieu. On the flipside, our species (Homo Sapiens)

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CHE#56 | Bangla Podcast | Growing up refugee in West...

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2025/01/31

In this episode, we are honoured to host Dr Manas Ray, a renowned cultural theorist and storyteller, who revisits his childhood as a refugee in the vibrant yet tumultuous Netaji Nagar of Kolkata. From the struggles of displacement to the shaping of a unique cultural ethos, Dr. Ray offers an intimate glimpse into his personal experiences and reflections. Join us as we explore the profound stories that illuminate not only his past but the larger tapestry of post-Partition India.Youtube:

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CHE#55 | Decoding Design Thinking and much more |...

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2024/10/03

Today we are joined by Anirban - the founder of “ the Painted Sky “ which is an art-based training organization and the “ UBQT Design Thinking School “ (one of the first design thinking schools in India). He has been an executive coach and an experienced facilitator in various art-based behavioural programs for many corporate clients across geographies. He has also mentored different organizations in empathy-led leadership at various levels. In this episode, we delve deep into the nuances and

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CHE#54 | English Podcast | From the Author of ‘Vijaya...

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2024/09/19

Manu Bhagavan is a historian and professor of history and human rights at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is also a senior fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute. Bhagavan's research focuses on 20th-century India, intellectual history, human rights, and constitutional history. In this episode we discuss about his latest book ‘Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit’ published by Penguin India, which tells the untold story of India's First Woman Cabinet Minister, the First

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CHE#53 | English Podcast | Indian politics today - a...

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2024/09/06

Indian politics today - a ringside view Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y3mKoJIPMVk Hosted by: Srinjoy Ganguly Special #thecoffeehouseexperience #englishposdcast #srinjoyganguly #Indianpolitics #ruchigupta #bjp #congress #kejriwal

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