Lobsang Sangay served as the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile from 2011 to 2021. He was the first person without a monastic background to hold this post. Born in 1968 in a refugee community in Darjeeling, India, he studied law at Delhi University. Later, he went to Harvard University to study international law and democracy, and is now an American citizen.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about how China interferes in the local affairs of South Asian countries, including Nepal. He warns New Delhi to be cautious about its thaw with China, reminding that Beijing follows an expansionist policy. He also shares his thoughts on the future of the Tibetan movement and what India and other nations can do to support it.

Sangay speaks about the question of the Dalai Lama’s successor and what it would mean for Tibet and China. He also explains why China is building the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra and what risks it poses. Finally, he reflects on life in India and abroad, and what Tibetans living in exile continue to hope for.

Link to Episode 131: https://youtu.be/8WXWYRNhBOw

*Audio Timestamps:*

00:00 - Introduction

01:14 - PM Modi's China Visit

03:15 - Tibet's Stance on India-China Relation

07:51 - India's China Trade Balancing Act

10:25 - China's Pressure on India's Activism

13:18 - Tibetans Hurt by India's China Thaw?

17:53 - Is China Threatening Taiwan, Tibet?

20:18 - Why Does Xi Keep Visiting Tibet?

25:05 - Truth Behind Tibet's Chinese Rule

27:55 - What Do Exiled Tibetans Want?

29:48 - 'Voice For The Voiceless' Book

32:24 - Tibetan Buddhism Under Chinese Rules?

39:11 - Young Tibetans and Their Identity?

42:51 - Where Will Next Dalai Lama’s Successor Be Born?

44:17 - Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Process Explained?

51:52 - Where Is the Real Panchen Lama?

55:21 - China's Fake Dalai Lama Motives

58:17 - Buddhist Nations and Dalai Lama's Future

01:06:25 - Buddhist Festivals vs. China's Push

01:11:42 - US Pushback on China's Narratives

01:20:30 - Why Bollywood's Silence on Tibet Issue?

01:23:15 - Does Lobsang Struggle with Identity?

Pavneet Singh is an author, teacher, and content creator who makes videos on geopolitics, foreign affairs, and international relations. Over the years, he has carved a niche for himself by simplifying geopolitics into layman’s terms, making it easy for everyone to understand. He also runs a popular YouTube channel called SpyGamesPavneet.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Pavneet discusses how governments are being toppled in South Asia, with Nepal serving as the latest example. Is there a foreign hand at play, or was it truly a people’s revolt? He also shares his views on the India–US trade dispute and why ties between the two countries have hit their lowest point in the last two decades.

Pavneet further discusses Prime Minister Modi’s visit to China after seven years, and whether India should be cautious in resetting its ties with Beijing. The conversation also touches upon Pakistan, Operation Sindoor, the Russia–Ukraine war, and even the role of the so-called ‘Deep State’ in India.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Nepal’s Gen Z Protests

05:22 – Social Media’s Role in Nepal Protests

11:33 – Regional Politics and Nepal’s Stability

17:24 – Foreign Influence in Nepal’s Crisis

20:33 – Regimes Toppled in South Asia

24:25 – India’s Approach to Regional Stability

31:18 – China’s Vision and Regional Ambitions

36:16 – India’s Strategic Autonomy & the SCO Summit

42:26 – India–China Thaw & Nuclear Proliferation

47:00 – America’s Deep Game in Pakistan

49:37 – Regime Degradation in South Asia

54:52 – The India–China Border Issue

1:04:32 – Peter Navarro’s Anti-India Comments

1:10:09 – India’s Adaptive Foreign Policy

1:15:19 – Gen Z’s Geopolitical Awakening

Amod Kanth is a former IPS officer who served in the Delhi Police and is known for handling some of India’s most high-profile and sensitive cases. He was the investigating officer in the Jessica Lal murder case and played a key role in probing the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Kanth also headed the Crime Branch and later founded Prayas, an NGO working for children and youth.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Amod Kanth speaks about the motive behind Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination and what really went on behind the scenes. He also talks about the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the rise of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and how the Jessica Lal case changed India, highlighting the crucial role of media activism.

He shares first-hand accounts of policing during turbulent times, the challenges of maintaining law and order, and the lessons these landmark cases hold for India’s governance and society.

00:00 – Introduction

02:59 – Jessica Lal Murder Case

11:09 – Big Names at the Party When Jessica Was Murdered

20:08 – Jessica Lal Murder Investigation

23:24 – Cover-Up in the Jessica Case

30:16 – Manu Sharma's Surrender

34:09 – Court Acquitted All Accused in the Jessica Case

35:52 – How Media Scrutiny Reopened the Jessica Case

44:15 – BMW Hit & Run Case

57:28 – Sting Operation on BMW Hit & Run Case

01:02:34 – Why the Witness Flipped in BMW Hit & Run Case

01:07:11 – Romesh Sharma Chopper Case

01:14:47 – Romesh Sharma's Connection with Mafias

01:20:01 – Bhindranwale & Operation Blue Star

01:30:00 – Indira Gandhi's Assassination

01:32:44 – How Did Delhi Police Handle the 1984 Riots?

01:42:28 – Rajiv Gandhi's Assassination

01:48:58 – Why Rajiv Gandhi Neglected Security

01:51:20 – Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Probe

01:56:58 – Delhi After Rajiv Gandhi's Death

01:59:08 – Amod Kanth's 'Prayas JAC Society'

02:03:44 – Joining Politics