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Apparently, you don't need to work hard and set realistic goals to achieve what you want in life. You can simply 'manifest' it, and the universe will conspire to bring those things to you. According to Rhonda Byrne, the multi-million selling author of 'The Secret', at least. Join us as we unfold the layers of this attractive scam, which is still prevalent in our daily lives.

When you're building your dream house, you need a lot of experts to help; an architect, civil engineer, contractor, interior designer, and if you're living in India, a Vastu Shastra specialist. Join us as we talk about this strange, superstitious pseudoscience that has infested our living spaces!

Education in India is a lucrative business, taking in billions of dollars every year, from universities to coaching centers, to edtech companies. Every field in India has its own entrance tests, the job of which is to determine the 'best' candidates suitable for their courses. Do these entrance exams really test the aptitude or skill level required for the courses? Also, how do these tests, which require rigorous preparation, affect students? Join us, Abhijeet and Soumitra, as we discuss the culture in India around entrance tests, as well as our own personal experiences.

Education in India is a lucrative business, taking in billions of dollars every year, from universities to coaching centers, to edtech companies. Every field in India has its own entrance tests, the job of which is to determine the 'best' candidates suitable for their courses. Do these entrance exams really test the aptitude or skill level required for the courses? Also, how do these tests, which require rigorous preparation, affect students? Join us, Abhijeet and Soumitra, as we discuss the culture in India around entrance tests, as well as our own personal experiences.

We all love buying clothes - it is a basic necessity, after all. However, the growth of the fashion industry over the last few decades has been exponential, which gave us fast fashion - affordable, available, and offers a variety that hasn't been seen before. On the downside, it has had a heavy impact on the environment, global economics, and us - our behavior, and our habits. Join us as we delve deep into what fast fashion is, and if has been as good for us as the corporates claim.

In this modern world, finding the right partner can be a difficult task. There are a lot of experts who claim to help you in this process, including professional matchmakers and dating/relationship coaches. However, specifically for Cishet men, a different breed of coaches exists; pickup artists, who use controversial methods to help their clients find love. In this episode, we dive deep down into this ultra-masculine, sex-fuelled rabbit hole and try to figure out what makes this approach so appealing in the first place.

Homeopathy is a popular alternative treatment for many illnesses and conditions in India. Millions of people take homeopathic medicines and supplements every day, and India has thousands of practitioners for the same. However, there is a lot of skepticism about the science behind homeopathy, especially pertaining to the claims and efficacy, especially around how the basic scientific principles behind homeopathy are flawed. Join us (Abhijeet and Soumitra) for a discussion on this topic, where we discuss different aspects of this approach.