A generation of Hindus in the diaspora knows their culture but chooses not to care — and that indifference is more dangerous than ignorance. Varun Kulkarni, founder of Breathing History and debut author of The Weekend Hindu, joins Sangam Talks to discuss how cultural drift, halal economy funding, and narrative manipulation are quietly eroding Hindu identity in India and abroad.

The conversation explores how Kulkarni’s novel — following an Indian boy who achieves the American Dream but loses his cultural roots — uses fiction to reach readers who find philosophy abstract. He describes building his platform after working with String Reveals and notes that Sadhguru endorsed his work. The deeper discussion tackles the psychology of “people who know but don’t care,” those who feel moved watching The Kashmir Files but return to normal routine because they believe civilisational threats will never reach them personally — a complacency Kulkarni argues is the most urgent crisis facing Hindus today.

About the Speaker:
Varun Kulkarni is a versatile writer, content creator, and engineering professional, currently working as a Business Development Manager in the data center industry. As the founder of “Breathing History”, he weaves together history, culture, and contemporary identity. In his debut book, “A Weekend Hindu”, Varun reflects on his experiences within the Hindu diaspora, delving into themes of faith, identity, and the search for belonging.

Debasis Sarkar is an Anchor at The Sangam Talks and an independent researcher in Indology.