Women's Day Special: Saloni Khanna on Women in UPSC, Gender Equality, Caste Bias, and Parenting in India

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Vinamre Kasanaa

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Dostcast is the only Indian podcast with the widest range of conversations and interviews. Politicians. P*rnstars. Performers. Philosophers. No topic is out of bounds. No guest is too taboo. No conversation is too unsafe for this show. Watch or listen to Dostcast every Tuesday and Friday at 8 PM Indian Standard Time. About the host: Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer and content creator. He studied advertising and religion at Boston University and returned home to setup the best conversation network for Indians. And unlike, most Indian podcast hosts, Vinamre actually does his research.

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Women's Day Special: Saloni Khanna on Women in UPSC, Gender Equality, Caste Bias, and Parenting in India | Dostcast

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1 hour 45 minutes 44 seconds

2 months ago

Women's Day Special: Saloni Khanna on Women in UPSC, Gender Equality, Caste Bias, and Parenting in India | Dostcast

Saloni Khanna is a Societal Educator, Assistant Professor, and UPSC mock interviewer. She graduated from Hansraj College, Delhi University, with a degree in Economics in 2013. Early in her career, she interned at Religare Wellness and later worked as a youth influencer for Adidas and Vogue magazine. She also gained experience as an intern at ‘Care’ before serving as a research specialist for the Government of India. Saloni is the co-founder of Skill Up Foundation and is also a part of the UPSC Civil Services mock interview panel.

You can follow Saloni on:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6noFszdNNC-LlsP9o-Dc2w

https://www.instagram.com/thesalonikhanna/?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

In this episode, Vinamre and Saloni talk about:

- Best ways to prepare for interviews, why IAS is preferred over IFS, and whether a rebellious person can crack UPSC

.- India's obsession with English, the importance of preserving Hindi, and governance challenges in cities like Faridabad.

- Caste influence in UPSC interviews, the lack of women in leadership, and the need for equal opportunities.

- Paternity leave in India, declining birth rates, and rethinking traditional parenting models.

- Winning debates, structuring English effectively, and boosting self-esteem.

Don't miss this episode for insights on bureaucracy, interviews, and personal growth.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:04 - Best ways to prepare for an interview9:35 - Reason behind designing UPSC interviews

12:10 - Reason why people prefer becoming IAS officers over IFS officers

16:05 - How can a rebellious person crack UPSC?

19:27 - Bad reputation of Indian bureaucracy

24:15 - Obsession with English in India

32:33 - How can we preserve Hindi?

40:00 - Why Faridabad is a failed city

45:07 - Experience of coming to Delhi for the first time

51:07 - How do you win a debate?

56:25 - Importance of structure in English

1:02:25 - Does caste influence UPSC interview questions?1:04:29 - Why are there fewer women in leadership positions?

1:12:53 - The need for equal opportunities for men and women

1:19:50 - Paternity leave for men in India and postpartum depression

1:26:07 - Why are people having fewer kids in urban India?1:29:38 - Is there a need to rethink the traditional model of raising a child?

1:32:31 - What is delayed paternity?

1:38:56 - What can you do to increase your self-esteem?1:45:01 - Conclusion

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