The India Dialogue

In this episode of India Dialogue, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir break down the Delhi election results, analyzing the key factors behind BJP’s victory and the challenges that led to AAP’s decline. They also discuss how these results impact the national political landscape and what they signal for the future of Indian politics. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the winners, the spoilers, and the roa...

Welcome to India Dialogue, Episode 36! Today, Mitali, Manu, and Ruchir dive deep into a year-end reflection, dissecting the winners and losers of 2024 in the worlds of politics, business, entertainment, media, and sports. As 2024 winds down, we are witnessing a pivotal moment in politics, business, entertainment, and sports. The winners and losers have left a lasting impact, and the surprises have...

In Episode 35 of India Dialogue, hosts Ruchir, Mau, and Mitali are joined by a founding member of The Reporters' Collective, Nitin Sethi to discuss their groundbreaking investigation into the recent Adani scandal. This exposé sheds light on allegations of the Union Government’s involvement in rigging solar power auctions, raising crucial questions about regulatory frameworks and corruption in Indi...

In this episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali analyse the key takeaways from the Maharashtra and Jharkhand election results: ⏳ Timestamps: 2:12 – Introduction 4:00 – Maharashtra elections: Background, alliances, and dominance 7:09 – Vote share differences in alliances 9:11 – Ideological shifts in Maharashtra 11:40 – Benefit schemes and their impact on voters 13:15 – Subregional...

In Episode 33 of The India Dialogue, hosts Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali take a deep dive into the heated dynamics of the 2024 US elections. 🇺🇸 From shifting voter turnout trends to Trump’s growing popularity among working-class voters, our hosts analyse what’s fuelling this wave of support and how Trump’s populist appeal is reshaping the political landscape. The second topic of discussion. this was is...

In this episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir and Manu are joined by political analyst Rajat Sethi to dive deep into the recent election results in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. 🗳️ They explore why the farmers' issue didn’t play a big role in the elections, how Congress lost to independent candidates in Haryana, and the political dynamics in the Kashmir Valley, especially how the Muftis lost tr...

In Episode 31 of The India Dialogue, Ruchir and Mitali are joined by The Hindu’s Foreign Affairs Editor for a deeply insightful discussion marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Together, they dive into the broader regional context of the ongoing conflict, analysing Israel's efforts to infiltrate Lebanon and the evolving role of Hezbollah after the loss of its le...

In this episode, hosts Ruchir and Mitali sit down with special guest Benislo Thushan, Attorney at the Sri Lanka High Court, to unpack the recent elections in Sri Lanka. They dive deep into the key issues shaping the nation's future: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction 🗳️ 1:30 – Sri Lanka’s elections: Setting the stage ⚖️ 4:21 – A critical juncture for Sri Lanka’s political economy 📜 6:30 – The political hist...

🎙️ This week on The India Dialogue, Manu, Ruchir, and Mitali break down the state elections in India with a comprehensive analysis of the major issues and political dynamics at play!** 🇮🇳 🔍 Topics covered: - The state elections in the context of the "One Nation, One Election" debate - Jammu and Kashmir’s voter turnout: A sign of anti-incumbency or growing trust in the democratic process? - The on...

In this episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali dive into key debates on free speech—both in society and the courts. They explore the ongoing controversy surrounding Wikipedia and the Indian government's dissatisfaction with Netflix series IC 814. The conversation also covers the formation of parliamentary committees and their broader implications. Tune in to get a comprehensiv...

In this episode of The India Dialogue, hosts Ruchir and Mitali are joined by special guests Smita and Rishi to delve into the upcoming elections in Jammu & Kashmir and the simmering political crisis in Bangladesh. 🗳️🇮🇳🇧🇩 From voter turnout and regional party dynamics in J&K to the practicalities of restoring statehood, we explore the current political landscape. We also discuss the ongoing...

In the 26th episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali dive deep into India’s ambitions to host the Olympics and the challenges within its sports bureaucracy 🏋️‍♂️. They discuss the nation's preparation for the Paris Olympics and reflect on India’s track record with large sporting events in the past 🏟️. The conversation shifts to the broader landscape of sports careers in the West...

Join Ruchir and Manu on The India Dialogue this week as they welcome special guest Nikhil Pahwa, founder of MediaNama and the Internet Freedom Foundation, to discuss the Broadcast Bill 2024. They explore whether this bill is an overdue necessary regulation or a form of compliance censorship. Nikhil delves into the intricacies of the new regulation, contrasting it with existing laws like the IT Act...

In Episode 24 of the India Dialogue Podcast, Manu, advocate at the Madras High Court, Mitali, journalist and author of Crypto Crimes and Ruchir, an entrepreneur delve into the recent WazirX breach 🚨, an event that has shaken the foundations of the crypto world. 💸 The episode examines how the founder of WazirX reacted to the breach and the measures they are taking to address the situation. 💰The...

Join Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir in this episode of India Dialogue as they delve into the Union Budget, exploring its hits and misses, and the impact on education, health, and your taxes. They discuss the crucial state-centre budget relations and their implications, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these dynamics play out. Shifting focus to the international stage, the team analyses key deve...

In Episode 22 of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Mitali, and Manu delve into the pros and cons of the recent criminal law reforms in India. They explore whether these changes aim to decolonise India's justice system or positively amend the criminal jurisdiction in the country. Additionally, they discuss the recently concluded UK elections, focusing on the vote for change against the Tories, the si...

Welcome to the 21st episode of The India Dialogue, Join Ruchir, Mitali, and Manu as they delve into 00:00:00:00 – Judicial Independence in India through the Years, exploring the evolution of judicial independence in India, examining key milestones and challenges faced by the judiciary over the decades. 00:25:59:09 The Pendency of Cases in Indian courts, Understanding why and how the backlog of cas...

Welcome to the 20th episode of The India Dialogue, where your hosts Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali dive deep into pressing issues shaping India's present and future. Episode Highlights – 00:00:00:00 – Introduction and Reflection of the Podcast: 00:09:59:14 – Controversies and Challenges in NEET and UGC Exams: Unpacking the controversies surrounding India's NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance...

Join Manu, Ruchir, and Mitali as they discuss the recent power shifts in Indian states like Odisha and the emergence of new political entrants into the Indian parliament. This discussion explores how these dynamics will be shaping the trajectory of Indian politics in the years to come. They also delve into the opportunities for economic growth under the new government and examine the implications...

Starting with a discussion on the accountability and accuracy in the methodology of exit polls, Mitali Mukherjee, Manuraj S, and Ruchir Punjabi raise important questions about SEBI’s oversight of the stock market comments by Shah and Modi. They also delve into the major mistakes the BJP made leading up to the elections and discuss what happens next after a mandate that may have reaffirmed the worl...

In Episode 17 of The India Dialogue, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir delve into a range of election narratives, statistics on unemployment, assessments of the Election Commission of India, the Reserve Bank of India's influence on the budget, and additional insights. Catch the episode for valuable viewpoints on these topics! 00:00 In today's episode 00:55 Welcome 01:54 Various stories from India’s...

In Episode 16 of The India Dialogue, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir dive into the current election stories, the turnout in Kashmir, the abrogation of Article 370, and the recent release of two journalists. Tune in for an insightful discussion! 🎙️ 00:00 In today's episode 00:48 Welcome 01:56 Various stories from India’s election 15:12 Deep Dive into Article 370 43:19 Recent release of journalists 01:...

Welcome to Episode 15 of the India Dialogue. Manu, Mitali and Ruchir discuss the power of narratives set out by the political parties and the release of the AAP chief on bail. We also try to analyze India's main markets, BSE and Nifty, as we are halfway through the Indian elections. In this episode: * Prime Minister's comments: We try to understand the PM's comments on the opposition l...

Welcome to episode 14 of the India Dialogue. Manu, Mitali and Ruchir explore India allegedly running covert intelligence operations abroad. As we move closer to phase 3 of the Indian elections, we dive into the complexities and controversies shaping the political landscape. In this episode: * Controversial Claims: We dissect the recent Washington Post article alleging India's involvement in ex...

In this episode of The India Dialogue, co-hosts Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir engage in a detailed discussion about the Election Commission of India's (ECI) recent notices regarding the Model Code of Conduct. They also tackle the provocative subject of an inheritance tax, examining its potential impacts on wealth distribution and economic equity. Join us as we unpack these complex topics, offering...