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Raise the question is the quintessential podcast for questioning the relevant and seemingly irrelevant, the pertinent and evidently impertinent, the contemporary and the evergreen. The podcast is hosted by Anurag Sikder and he invites a diverse group of individuals to their discussions. Together, they question each other's observations about history, art, music, cinema, society, business, sports, technology, and anything else that they fancy.
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What is more critical: Physical strength or mental strength?
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This one has no description. Just a special guest and the eternal question that goes back and forth: Is physical strength more important or mental strength? Listen in.
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What is the evolving nature of friendship?
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With time, any and every relationship faces a tough test to prove its strength. Some of them survive while others fade away. That way, some relationships are stronger than others. They withstand the test of time and weariness of continued resolve. Some of them can be accredited to be so because we chose those relationships rather than have them thr…
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In India, movies were the quintessential escape from reality. They were the transition into a world of disbelief yet they would entertain like no other medium. Now, all that remains of the mainstream version of this young art form in this country is a version that asks its viewers to "leave their brains at home". It feels like a gross insult to the…
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What are the top 50 questions that people ask google?
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There have been many skits and television segments that have been written about what people search for on google. Some of the questions are very pertinent, while some others are just down right hilarious. In this episode, we take a look at the 50 most asked questions on google by people around the world. WARNING: Our sense of humor is a bit differe…
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Is the Indian Mens' Cricket Team Overrated?
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Before we start this podcast, let be clear about one thing: we love sports. We love sportspeople and how much they put in on the field. But a very recent incident featuring the popular Indian Mens' cricket team has really raised some very important and uncomfortable questions. These questions have been asked of athletes ever since the inception of …
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Is Censorship in India Murdering Artistic Value?
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The Indian censorship board's office is located in a posh area of south-central New Delhi. While approaching the office, one is given the impression that there may be serious official who sits around a table and discuss the artist's vision in a film or television production. But in reality, it is an office with 3 people who answer calls and push fi…
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Is the term 'Work-Life' balance a cruel joke?
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Companies always emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy personal and professional life balance. It is so because otherwise their employees will burnout and won't be able to perform to the best of their ability anymore. By saying so, they absolve themselves of the responsibility to take care and not to overburden their employees with work…
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In an environment of relative safety and security, we can take the time to decipher many happenings according to the principles and tenets of science and technology. But in moments of discomfort and insecurity, it is not uncommon to find the most ardent atheist reciting a prayer or chanting the name of a divine being to give them comfort in that mo…
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Is the traffic problem in New Delhi a problem of classes in society?
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In a change of track, we decide to discuss a matter that has been around for more than a decade now. When the Delhi metro rail was planned and put in place, it was suggested that it would significantly improve intra-city travel and improve the traffic situation in the city. While the former is definitely a positive outcome of the implementation, th…
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Is the emphasis on Indian culture misplaced?
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Culture and the emphasis on the different aspects of culture can be a tricky thing, especially for parents. Living in a foreign land, it can be quite a challenge to understand which parts to teach their kids and which parts to leave out. Language, the archaic yet evergreen notion of respecting one's elders, the cuisine, family traditions, the list …
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Have too many languages distorted our actual history?
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Language is a funny thing. It has equal potential to unite as well as divide. In the hands of a historian, one language may define history a certain way. While in another language, just because of the nuances of the script of the language, it may define a different course of the major landmarks in history. It is possible many lessons were lost and …
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How to explore within by travelling the world?
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Since the dawn of the social media era, travelling seems to be one of the most important priorities of any individual. Travelling is an individual experience and whatever one draws from it is one's personal interpretation. Tourist travelers find joy in visiting famous places and documenting them. On the other hand, backpackers and road trippers wan…
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Winning and losing are two sides of the same coin. Yet the emphasis on one is much more than the other. While victory does give a lot of validation, losing can teach invaluable lessons for the next competition. But it isn't often that losing is treated like winning. In this episode we talk about the process of preparing oneself for both and how to …
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Schools and colleges have redefined the relationship between the teacher and student, since the early years of civilisation in the Indian subcontinent. At that time, the relationship was a sacred bond that could not be violated, by the teacher, student or the parents of the student. But today, the process has become much more intrusive. The trust t…
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Social media and the notion of finding more followers on it has become the rage in recent years. This question is on everyone's mind but there is no absolute solution for it. It depends from case to case, but there are certain universal rules that must be kept in mind always. In this episode, we are joined by a friend and activist who brings a four…
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Space, in a relationship, is a topic of constant debate. That is so because the idea of space is different in every relationship. The idea of space also differs from person to person. But there is one universal truth i.e. everyone, at one point or the other, does require space. Whether it is with one's family, friends, partners or professional acqu…
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What was the first cooked dish mankind ever had? Do tiny portions of good food ever really fill your stomach? What is the your favourite comfort food? So many questions, such little time but we tried to do our best to talk as passionately as we could about a common love: food. In the process of preparing for this podcast, we starved ourselves to tr…
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Sex and sexuality still remains a topic that is hushed and attracts looks of disapproval whenever it is raised. From mainstream television to schools to our very own homes, sex and intimacy seemingly remains a taboo and something that is best not spoken about or discussed. For the 3 people here, it was common during our adolescent and teenage years…
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It was always thought that the coming of the information age would bring the world closer and make it much more transparent. But there maybe a thing that they writers of dystopian futures got right: the spreading of misinformation. Today, the world is reeling from an epidemic called fake news. Everyday, people have to deal with differentiating betw…
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Is the importance of art and artistic thinking fading?
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Since time immemorial, art and artistic thinking has always had a place in the evolution of human beings. From hieroglyphics to the Da Vinci, from the invention of the wheel to the industrial revolution, art has had a critical role to play in every major invention known to our kind. Yet, for some reason, the interest in honing artistic ability is f…
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Are we living the consequences of our decisions already?
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Having lived in New Delhi for so many years, it's hard to ignore how the city has changed. It has transformed its facade, weather and culture. Some of it really challenges one to think about the choices that have been made and the consequences that have followed. In episode 3 of this podcast, we explore the importance of environmental preservation,…
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20 years since the release of The Matrix, the film has raised more questions than it has answered. In this episode, we turn the clock back and dial into the future to discuss how the film explored ideas which may be more relevant today as a way of life and a threat than it was 20 years ago.
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