All Indians Matter

This episode dives into Mahatma Gandhi’s powerful legacy, his vision of self-reliant villages, dignity of labour, and harmony through non-violence. As India evolves, his timeless ideals offer a compelling lens to rethink development, rural empowerment, and sustainable living. A reflection on how Gandhi’s blueprint still holds the potential to shape a more just and humane future. Learn more about y...

This series on the Mahatma delves into the relevance of Gandhi’s ideals in a divided and unequal India. Tushar explores rising religious tensions, caste pride, media trials, and economic disparity reflecting on how Gandhi might respond today. A powerful reflection on resistance, rural vision, and the erosion of democratic values.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a strong uptick in the number of CEO departures in recent times – both in India and abroad. Blame it on geopolitical turbulence, market volatility, massive technological and regulatory changes, greater board scrutiny, and a mismatch between talent and company expectations. When it comes to large or listed firms, CEO resignations in large numbers can impact your investments through share pr...

The revision of school textbooks to erase Mughal influence on Indian history and culture is in keeping with the BJP-RSS effort to rewrite the past to justify its present and the future it wants to create. This future is saffron, a rejection of the secular ethos of India. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Mattter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Study after study shows that women face serious challenges in accessing credit. The wide gender credit gap is holding back our progress — even though women are increasingly taking up entrepreneurship. Financial inclusion is vital for individual empowerment, and it fosters community and GDP growth. A 2024 World Bank report said countries with greater female financial inclusion had more growth, less...

While the Right to Education Act is in place, millions of underprivileged children remain out of school. For those in school, often quality  education is out of reach. Poverty, it is clear, is keeping way too many young minds from reaching their full potential. Akash Tandon, an educator dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children, speaks to All Indians Matter. Learn more about...

Donald Trump’s unshakeable commitment to tariffs means that it no longer matters how much evidence there is against their effectiveness. He will use them because he believes in them. Never mind that they will shrink the US’ own competitiveness, are inflationary for Americans and will make many jobs disappear. Protectionism may be working politically, but at some stage it will come up against geopo...

The recent India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) put in the spotlight how many countries are using such deals to accelerate growth, access new markets, create jobs and lift people out of poverty. Fewer trade barriers are good for everyone. How exactly do FTAs work and help developing economies? And what are their pitfalls? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about y...

41 years after the world’s worst industrial disaster, survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and their descendants face severe health issues, soil and water contamination and a wall of state and judicial apathy. Dow Chemicals, which bought over Union Carbide, refuses to implement a comprehensive cleanup or compensate adequately. Virtually none of those responsible have been brought to justice either....

India has a serious lack of spaces accessible to the disabled. For that to change, the issue must be viewed not just as a legal one but as a social responsibility. Also, accessibility must go beyond compliance with the law to encompass qualitative aspects such as functionality and comfort. Jacob Kurian, trustee and honorary secretary of the Association of People with Disability, speaks to All Indi...

In the final part of the series on the cloud over India’s democracy, All Indians Matter looks at how India’s backslide affects our international relationships. What we are determines how other countries work with us. The West sees India as a counter-balance to China but the erosion of its democratic credentials would alter that view and maybe even prompt a review of the relationship. Learn more ab...

In the second part of the series on the cloud over India’s democracy, All Indians Matter looks at the factors that have led to the backsliding. From the stifling of dissent to the capture of institutions, there are several reasons for India going from democracy to ‘electoral autocracy’. While authoritarianism may seem entrenched today, a democratic revival is not impossible. Learn more about your...

The world over, democracy seems to be in trouble. It is seen to be failing people and trust in it is plummeting. Authoritarians are riding a wave of support, arguing that the old ways of governance don’t work, sideline too many and only they can provide the firm, central control that’s needed. It may mean the loss of freedoms and the erosion of institutions but so be it, they say. All Indians Matt...

As the world grapples with crisis after crisis, youth involvement in social change is critical. A generation more aware of the world than any other needs to step up to create a shift, whether it’s related to the environment, social justice or economic inequality. However, many of them lack the training and direction needed to create real impact. How can this gap be bridged? Kuldeep Dantewadia, co-...

A recent US report says India is emerging as a player in the fentanyl trade. The synthetic opioid is a major killer in the US, accounting for thousands of deaths each year. It was one of the reasons President Trump threatened tariffs against even major trading partners. How exactly does India figure in the fentanyl trade and what can it do to crack down on it? Please listen to the latest episode o...

The crash in Ahmedabad was among the worst aviation disasters in recent history. It came in the wake of seemingly unending bad news for Air India – delays, cancellations, poor maintenance, staff indifference and revolt… Experts say it’s a long road to recovery for the airline reacquired by the Tata Group. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices....

Elon Musk’s Starlink – a satellite-based high-speed, low-latency broadband offering – could revolutionise Indian telecom and transform the rural economy. However, there are also concerns about data security and geopolitical risks. Local telecom operators also say the low taxes on such services could hurt their business. There is, however, no doubting the potential of such an offering. Please liste...

It’s not just businesses; non-profits, civic agencies and the public sector now recognise the potential of data science to address social challenges and drive positive change. It combines statistical analysis, computer science and domain expertise to solve some of our most complex problems – from climate change to poverty and education to hunger. Can India use data science to deliver social impact...

The much-delayed census has finally gotten the green light. Among the world’s largest administrative exercises, it has a long and fascinating history. It’s almost as if the data tells the story of India itself. This data is critical for a range of decisions, from economic planning and welfare to how many electoral constituencies there should be and their shape. Please listen to the latest episode...

More than 3.3 billion people live in developing countries that spend more on interest payments than on education or health. Sovereign debt levels of developing economies are a threat to economic stability. At least 50 such countries spend more than 10% of their revenues on debt servicing, which is squeezing their finances and creating risks. In these countries, interest payments also outweigh clim...

The Chabahar port provides India with stable, quicker access to Central Asia and Europe, making it one of the cornerstones of our economic and political strategies. Its strategic location allows India to bypass Pakistan and monitor China’s activities in the Persian Gulf better too. It also builds on India’s ancient, historic ties with Eurasia. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Mat...

As urbanisation grows and so does the pressure on metros, technology is rapidly becoming the foundation of urban management. The solutions span a range of services, from e-governance to waste management and water management to mobility. Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities, and Director, WRI India, speaks to All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Prostate cancer is on the rise in India, posing not just medical but also financial challenges. Low awareness, stigma around the symptoms and the potentially high cost of treatment are serious concerns. If you are over 45 years of age or have a family history of prostate cancer, make sure you consult your doctor and get regular checkups. If caught early, prostate cancer is curable. Please listen t...

India’s high net worth individuals are making a beeline for other countries. A better standard of living, lower taxes, ease of doing business, better healthcare and even climate change are some of the reasons they are moving abroad and in many cases even giving up their citizenship. This could have a long-term impact on the Indian economy because these individuals contribute majorly to the GDP, ta...

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. Visi...