On episode 107 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Binay Kumar Singh, Director of Permaculture at the Art of Living Foundation.In this episode, Binay unpacks the shocking truths about modern farming—from the hidden realities of Indian farmers to the dark side of the Green Revolution. He explains why organic farming might not be what we think, the difference between organic and natural practices, and how buying directly from farmers could change the entire ecosystem. We also dive into permaculture, its role in building a sustainable lifestyle, and even the surprising health benefits of cow dung and urine.So sit back, reflect, and enjoy this eye-opening and earthy conversation between Deepak and Binay.Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro02:10 The Harsh Truth About Indian Farmers07:22 Bengal Famine Was a Scam?09:19 Green Revolution = Propaganda?18:23 Is Organic Farming a Lie?24:34 Organic vs Natural Farming29:23 Why You Should Buy Directly from Farmers33:26 Healthier Living Through Farming Choices46:35 What Is Permaculture?55:37 Power of Cow Dung & Cow Urine59:31 Closing NoteBelow is the calendar for our next 9-day residential program on permaculture, called Permaculture & Beyond, by Binay Kumar Ji, scheduled for this year. Date: 19th to 27th of July, 2025 Registration link: aolic.org/0508Location: International campus of the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore. Date: 6th to 14th September, 2025 Registration link: aolic.org/0520Location: International campus of the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore.Date: 20th to 28th December, 2025 Registration link: aolic.org/0521Location: International campus of the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore.Enquiries can be dealt with at permaculture@vvmvp.org and 8953320667 & 7204236309About The Chill Hour:The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Binay Kumar Singh here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maninbusFor collaborations: ⁠collabs@dkpareek.com