Explainers that inspire.
I love making videos. My expertise is in creating educational content that provides objective and concise explanations of complex topics. Every video is researched thoroughly and all the sources are published publicly on this website for transparency.
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Who am I
My background is in mechanical engineering, but my passion lies in teaching and filming. Born in Haryana, graduated from Germany. I also love travelling and am passionate about environmental issues.
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The latest videos, with their sources
Numbered in order, newest first. Where a research document exists it is attached to the video as a downloadable PDF.
What I believe in
I strongly believe in speaking truth to power, and in promoting the progressive values of rationalism, democratic socialism, scientific temper and critical thinking through my videos.
Rationalism
Evidence first, belief second. A claim that cannot survive a hard question does not deserve to be repeated.
Democratic Socialism
A country is judged by how it treats the people with the least. Public healthcare, public education, work with dignity.
Secularism
The state has no religion. Everyone's faith is their own, and no one's faith gets to decide another person's rights.
Environmentalism
Clean air, clean water and a livable climate are not luxuries to be traded away for one more quarter of growth.
Progressivism
A tradition is worth keeping when it holds up to scrutiny. The rest we are allowed to outgrow, and usually should.
Liberty and Inclusivity
The freedom to speak, to dissent, to love and to belong. Extended to everybody, or it was never freedom to begin with.
Three places I show up
Two YouTube channels and a school.
Dhruv Rathee
Current affairs, politics, history and science. Deeply researched videos that make complex issues simple.
Open the channel → YouTube · VlogsDhruv Rathee Vlogs
Travel and lifestyle vlogs with Dhruv and Juli, exploring countries, cultures and the stories you only find by going there.
Open the channel → CoursesDhruv Rathee Academy
Practical skills taught in Hindi from zero: AI, ChatGPT, YouTube and time management. Live classes and self-paced courses.
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Learn what school doesn't teach you
The Academy is where the explaining turns into teaching. Live classes once a month plus a library you can start any evening, all in Hindi and all from zero.
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How I work
The videos
My expertise is creating informative and educational content that gives objective, concise and simplified explanations of complex issues.
I believe in speaking truth to power, and in promoting democracy, freedom, rationalism and critical thinking through my videos.
Content and promotions
All my content is suitable for family viewing, free from abusive language, adult jokes and extreme violence.
Nothing that harms human health, ecology or social wellbeing: no alcohol, tobacco or gambling. And no paid promotions for political parties, ever.
Getting in touch
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I cannot respond to every personal problem. Video topic suggestions are always welcome and kept in mind.
Earlier work
Collaborations from previous years.
DW Travel Series
A discovery tour through Germany and other European countries.
Decode with Dhruv · 2020
Deep dives into the pop culture and issues surrounding famous films and TV series.
Election Analysis · 2019
A series covering the analysis of the 2019 Indian general elections.
River Stories · 2019
A BBC Hindi series travelling the Ganga belt, examining caste, politics and development.
Voting Systems · 2019
Is India's way of electing its government the best in the world? A look at what other countries do.
Maha Bharat podcast
A Spotify Original on how India's institutions and systems actually work.
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Editors, researchers, animators and writers can apply to work on the videos. Companies and brands can reach out to pitch a collaboration here.