Episodes

  • How the US dollar became the world’s reserve currency

    How the US dollar became the world’s reserve currency
    May 30 2025
    Not too long ago, US President Donald Trump warned BRICS countries against replacing the dollar as a reserve currency. He threatened 100% tariffs if they did so. Why is the US dollar the world’s reserve currency? What does it mean for the global economy? And what would happen if it lost that position? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • ‘The architecture of information was central to how rulers wielded power’

    ‘The architecture of information was central to how rulers wielded power’
    May 27 2025
    While ‘Hicky’s Bengal Gazette’, launched in 1780, was India’s first printed newspaper, the country has had sophisticated and widespread information and news systems for centuries. The evolution of Indian media, therefore, has its roots farther back in time than most believe. Recently, two journalists launched Reality Scribes, a podcast that tells the story of Indian journalism. All Indians Matter is thrilled to speak to Vasundhara Sirnate and Sumit Chaturvedi. It was a fascinating conversation. Don’t miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • What is the cost of war?

    What is the cost of war?
    May 23 2025
    The latest India-Pakistan conflict has cooled but, for a while, many felt that the threat of a full-scale war was real. What would such a war cost? Experts estimate that India would spend Rs 1,460 crore to Rs 5,000 crore a day in a short-term war. If it prolongs, the cost could rise to an eye-watering Rs 1.34 lakh crore per day. The impact would be felt across the world in terms of disruption of trade and energy supply chains, regional instability, stock market falls and a rethinking of investments. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Why India wants to become a major space power

    Why India wants to become a major space power
    May 16 2025
    It’s not just the massive and fast-growing market that is driving India’s space ambitions. At stake are also political and strategic objectives. Space is now very much part of international relations that encompass military, civilian and commercial needs. So, while the space programme was launched for socioeconomic benefits, there has been a shift in recent times towards other goals. This also presents an opportunity to private players, who now have virtually all of the space economy as their playground. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • India needs to up its game on rare earths

    India needs to up its game on rare earths
    May 9 2025
    Lithium and rare earths are vital for industries and applications needed to secure our future, from renewable energy systems to EVs and healthcare to modern defence systems. However, India’s dependence on China and its lumbering progress on local extraction and processing are worrying. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • ‘Normalise conversations about mental health in rural schools; ASHA workers, teachers could help’

    ‘Normalise conversations about mental health in rural schools; ASHA workers, teachers could help’
    May 6 2025
    There is an increasing prevalence of poor mental health among adolescents, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rural students face a tougher situation because access to mental healthcare is often non-existent in their villages. Snehal Joshi, a psychologist and mental health educator who has worked extensively with rural students, speaks to All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • India keeping an eye on Chinese goods dumping efforts

    India keeping an eye on Chinese goods dumping efforts
    May 2 2025
    Global trade stresses are forcing Chinese manufacturers to dump goods in markets like India. New Delhi has responded with anti-dumping duties to protect local industries. More could follow. What exactly is dumping and what is its impact on the target country? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Gir’s big cats feel the pressure of growing numbers

    Gir’s big cats feel the pressure of growing numbers
    Apr 25 2025
    286 lions died in Gujarat over the past two years, a significant number of them due to unnatural causes. While Gir’s conservation story has been laudable, it may be falling prey to its own success. The growing lion population, necessitating larger territories, has resulted in greater conflict with humans and accidental deaths. There is also the spectre of disease and genetic weakening due to excessive inbreeding. Many experts suggest translocation to Juno in Madhya Pradesh. However, intent needs to translate into action quickly. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins