Novara Media Downstream: Is India Really a Democracy? w/ Alpa Shah
May 27, 2024
Anthropologist Alpa Shah discusses India's democracy, Hindutva ideology, and authoritarianism under Modi's government. Topics include caste system impact, dissent suppression, evidence tampering, and challenges to democracy. The podcast delves into media manipulation, complicity, and the erosion of democratic values in India.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Political Ascent of Narendra Modi and RSS Influence
01:43 • 10min
Exploring Hindutva Ideology and Authoritarianism in India
12:12 • 3min
India's Shift Towards Authoritarianism and Suppression of Dissent
15:04 • 19min
Uncovering Evidence Tampering in a High-Profile Case
33:52 • 10min
Unpacking the Caste System in Modern India
43:49 • 20min
Challenges to Democracy in India
01:04:08 • 5min
Perception of Progress and Media Strategy Under Modi's Regime
01:09:29 • 2min
Exploring the Silencing and Complicity in Indian Democracy
01:11:47 • 3min