Alex Trevely, The Economist's India correspondent, and Simon Long, deputy digital editor, dive into India's contentious political landscape. They discuss Prime Minister Modi's temple inauguration in Ayodhya, its implications for secularism, and rising Hindu nationalism. The conversation shifts to the pandemic's harsh impact on dementia patients, highlighting innovative research for early detection. On a lighter note, they explore the booming e-bike market and its transformation of transportation post-pandemic.