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Grand Tamasha

Grand Tamasha

By: Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast
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 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. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 1: Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Indian Democracy at 73

    1: Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Indian Democracy at 73
    Sep 1 2020
    On August 15, 2020, India celebrated its 73rd birthday. To reflect on the state of Indian democracy and to kick off the podcast’s fourth season, Pratap Bhanu Mehta joins Milan for a wide-ranging conversation on India’s past, present, and future. Pratap is a professor of political science at Ashoka University and a contributing editor and columnist at the Indian Express. He is a noted author, scholar, and commentator, not to mention arguably India’s finest public intellectual.
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    56 mins
  • 2: The Life and Times of Amit Varma

    2: The Life and Times of Amit Varma
    Sep 2 2020
    This week, Amit joins Milan on the show to reflect on his career as a journalist, author, entrepreneur, podcast host, and--yes--professional poker player. Milan talks to Amit about his libertarian leanings, his views on nationalism, and why exactly India has so few economic reformers.If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you are a fan of the podcast, “The Seen and the Unseen.” For 186 episodes and counting, the journalist Amit Varma has been putting together some of the most thoughtful, insightful and eclectic conversations with the best and brightest in India.
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    47 mins
  • 3: Scaachi Koul on the Collision of Indian Politics and Culture

    3: Scaachi Koul on the Collision of Indian Politics and Culture
    Sep 9 2020
    This week on the podcast, Scaachi joins Milan to discuss her Indo-Canadian upbringing, how politics in Kashmir stirs up family conflict, and the cultural import of “Indian Matchmaking.” She also talks about her unique relationship with her father--a frequent (and humorous) presence in her writing and on her social media feed.
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    42 mins
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