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Grand Tamasha

Grand Tamasha

Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast



Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times. And you are listening to Season 6.

This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

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Available Episodes

41:55
Democracy and Anti-Corruption Protests in India
EPISODE 64

When Ideas Matter: Democracy and Corruption in India is the title of a new book by the author Bilal Baloch. The book provides a framework for understanding how governments respond ... Read more

06 Apr42 MINS
46:22
Russia, China, and Pivotal State Elections
EPISODE 63

The last few weeks have seen a flurry of activity on the Indian politics and policy front. India has found itself front and center in the Ukraine crisis as it has repeatedly abstai ... Read more

30 Mar46 MINS
37:28
How to Fix India’s Water Crisis
EPISODE 62

“Water is everywhere—in the highest mountains, in the deepest ocean, in the Ganga, in sewers, within you, and in the air. But the glass of water in front of you is precious because ... Read more

23 Mar37 MINS
35:41
The Road to the 2024 Election Starts Now
EPISODE 61

Last week, the results of five assembly elections were announced and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed impressive victories in four ou ... Read more

16 Mar36 MINS
33:44
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Impact India’s Economy?
EPISODE 60

This week, the Indian government revealed that India’s economy expanded by 5.4 percent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, which was well below market expectations. Th ... Read more

09 Mar34 MINS
33:11
India’s High-Wire Act on Russia Ukraine
EPISODE 59

Late last week, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, deploying the might of the Russian military to conduct a hostile takeover of its sovereign neighbor. Over ... Read more

02 Mar33 MINS
39:14
Nehru’s Long Shadow Over India
EPISODE 58

India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, died nearly six decades ago, but it is remarkable how much his legacy continues to color modern Indian life. From the border dispu ... Read more

22 Feb39 MINS
32:53
Breaking Down India’s Budget
EPISODE 57

On February 1, the Union government presented its budget for the upcoming fiscal year—setting the tone for its midterm pivot as the government turns toward 2024 and the end of its ... Read more

16 Feb33 MINS
43:06
How Shah Rukh Khan Inspires Female Empowerment
EPISODE 56

Most of our listeners do not need an introduction to the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. You’ve watched his movies. You’ve sung the songs his films have popularized. You might ... Read more

10 Feb43 MINS
33:39
India’s Future in a Changing Global Order
EPISODE 55

India’s Path to Power: Strategy in a World Adrift is a manifesto written by eight of India’s leading public intellectuals that seeks to chart a future course for Indian’s foreign p ... Read more

01 Feb34 MINS
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