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Caste still shapes India in ways most people don’t fully understand.

In this episode of Dostcast, Ravikant Kisana breaks down how caste quietly determines access to power, influence, and opportunity in modern India. From elite media networks to business communities, we explore how historical hierarchies continue to affect who rises, who gets heard, and who gets left behind.

Ravikant talks about why he identifies as an Ambedkarite, how caste and pedigree influence entry into elite circles, and why certain communities appear to dominate specific professions. We also discuss media power structures, the role of identity in shaping ambition, and why some people choose not to play the traditional “game” of influence.

This conversation dives deep into India’s social structure, the psychology of caste, and what it means for merit, identity, and social mobility in modern India.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Trailer

01:31 - What Does Buffalo Intellectual Mean?

09:32 - How Caste Shapes The Elite Circles

20:09 - How Caste Cuts Your Wings

36:10 - Why He Calls Himself an Ambedhkarite

45:37 - Are Baniyas Gifted Businessmen?

54:29 - Why Are All The News Anchors Brahmin?

1:03:37 - How Christians & Muslims Got Positions of Power

1:07:57 - Caste vs Pedigree

1:23:32 - Why He Didn’t Play The Normal Game

1:40:12 - Who is a Chapri?

1:46:02 - Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

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