<p>Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9</p><p><br></p><p>Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T</p><p><br></p><p>Want to suggest a guest?</p><p><br></p><p>Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk</p><p><br></p><p>====================================================================</p><p><br></p><p>Suhag Shukla, Esq. is a co-founder and the Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation. Through her leadership, she has spearheaded large-scale efforts to improve the public understanding of Hinduism, advocate for religious freedom, and navigate complex conversations around identity, politics, and representation in the West.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Vinamre and Suhag discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>Bridging cultural gaps and navigating dual identities</p><p>The role of Indian political parties like the BJP and Congress in Western discourse</p><p>The importance of temples and representation in the American government</p><p>Blasphemy, religious sensitivity, and the challenges facing Hindu communities abroad</p><p>How history books portray Hinduism and what needs to change</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Suhag Shukla:</p><p>X: https://x.com/SuhagAShukla</p><p>HAF Website: https://www.hinduamerican.org/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps </p><p>0:00 Coming Up</p><p>1:08 Bridging Gaps &amp; Identities</p><p>7:45 Mispronunciation of Names in the West</p><p>11:55 Assimilating in American Society</p><p>16:09 Should You Have an Accent?</p><p>19:14 Why Be a &quot;Hindu First&quot; Organization?</p><p>23:00 Is Islam a Threat to America?</p><p>28:10 Why Are Minorities Being Attacked?</p><p>37:21 Role of the BJP &amp; Congress in the West</p><p>41:00 Hindu Faces in the American Government</p><p>45:06 Opinions of Americans on India</p><p>49:20 History Books on Hinduism</p><p>53:40 Is Hinduism Right-Wing in America?</p><p>58:00 How Important Are Temples in America?</p><p>1:11:15 Blasphemy Among Hindus</p><p>1:19:00 Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>====================================================================</p><p><br></p><p>Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.</p><p>He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.</p><p>With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Vinamre:</p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa</p><p><br></p><p>Dostcast: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast</p><p><br></p><p>====================================================================</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Us:</p><p>For business inquiries: [email protected]</p>