In 2009, a mysterious Shivling was discovered in Indonesia. And since then, it has raised several interesting questions - Did our ancestors know how to generate electricity? Did places of worship also serve as places of healing? Was the past much more advanced than the present? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified.   Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.in or DM on Instagram - @redfmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Hindu and Buddhist traditions talk about magnificent aquatic creatures. Such was their size that they could devour the mighty Blue Whale in seconds. Ramayan and Mahabharat also mention these sea monsters. Such animals find mention in Greek mythology too. Did they truly exist? Do they live even today? Let's explore in this episode of India Classified. Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Mehra Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.in or DM on Instagram - @redfmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati ..read more

Are the claims of Science textbooks false? Was Newton the first one to come up with the concept of gravity? Western philosophers are credited for many theories but in this episode we will discover how far ahead were the Indian scholars than their western peers. We have compiled 7 such theories in this episode to uncover the names of the real discoverers. Listen to this episode of India Classified Podcast to know more. Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Khushi Tayal  Creative Director  Dhruv Lau Sound Design Aayush For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.i ..read more

An ancient legend? Or an ignored fact? The story of Mahabalipuram’s 7 Pagodas can be found in the history of many nations across the world. A part of our rich cultural heritage, these temples speak of ancient India’s architectural prowess. But are the 7 temples a myth or a reality? Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Mehra Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.in or DM on Instagram - @redfmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

An architectural marvel famous for the mysteries of its origin. Some believe that these rock carvings have 99 lakh 99 thousand 999 gods imprisoned in them because of a spell. Some say that these were made by a single man in a single night. There are endless secrets and stories hidden in the intricacies of these carvings. Listen to the full episode to know the entire truth behind the rock carvings of Unakoti.  Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Creative Director  Dhruv Lau Sound Design Aayush For Feedback and suggestions write to us - podcast@redfm.in or DM on Instagram ..read more

Ancient Tamil literature and some Sanskrit texts talk about a sunken continent- that connected Africa and South India. Some documents even provide the measurements of this massive region. Not just Indian, but Chinese and Greek literature also refer to it. Previously referred to as just a myth, now there exists archeological data to support the stories. Did Kumari Kandam exist? Did the Indian Ocean swallow a whole continent? If so, can present countries also vanish from existence? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

The legend of Noah's Ark is very famous in the West - when an apocalyptic flood engulfed Earth, Noah had to build a huge boat to save mankind and other living species. Thousands of kilometres away, Eastern scriptures also have a similar story, but with Manu instead of Noah. With differing nuances, this legend is found across global cultures. Did Earth face a flood apocalypse? What happened to the fabled boat that was instrumental in restarting life on Earth? Narrated by Purab Written by Mihir Joshi Audio Design by Aayush Mehra Creative Direction by Dhruv Lau See omnystudio.com/listener for pri ..read more

Nanda Devi is hiding a Nuclear Weapon system? Does this scare you? Yes, Indeed. An operation that exposed the duality of governments and divided people in their opinions. Mission was to spy on China, one of the most daring and dangerous espionage plots of the Cold War era. In this episode of the India Classified Podcast, Purab narrates the story hidden in the lap of Nanda Devi mountains and talks about it at length. Listen to this episode only on the Red FM Podcast Network. Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Creative Director  Dhruv Lau Sound Design Aayush For Feedback and sug ..read more

A massive 20-feet-high rock stands unbalanced on a slippery slope of a hill. Fondly called Krishna's Butterball, its position is very amusing as it looks like it’s about to roll down the slope. But it has been standing in the same small spot for hundreds of years. All attempts to move it have failed. It is much bigger than the rocks found in mysterious Macchu Picchu. So how does a 250-ton rock stand on a base that is smaller that 4 feet? Who put it there? And why no natural or human force can move it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Ancient scriptures described it as a science of cosmic energies. But now it has become a cult of drugs, illegal activities and superstition. It comprises of 112 yogic techniques which were practiced and preached by saints.  How did this yogic knowledge turn into a facade of superstition? How did these meditation practices turn into illegal activities and drug abuse? Listen to the full episode of India Classified to know the reality of The Sacred Knowledge of Tantra. Narrated by Purab Written by Tanishka Tripathi Creative Director  Dhruv Lau Sound Design Aayush For Feedback and sugges ..read more