Amit Kamath

Amit Kamath, a leading journalist from The Indian Express, shares captivating insights into the World Chess Championship, focusing on the young Indian prodigy D Gukesh and his quest to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren. The discussion also touches on the growing prominence of Indian chess talents and the rigorous training they undergo. Additionally, the conversation highlights the recent classification of packaged drinking water as a high-risk food by India's FSSAI, reflecting on food safety regulations and their implications.

Amit Kamath, co-host of the Express Sports podcast, discusses the groundbreaking win of 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, who triumphed over chess veteran Koneru Humpy, heralding a new era for women's chess in India. Journalist Divya A talks about Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to the Maldives and the renewed diplomatic ties following a period of tension. They also delve into Tata Consultancy Services laying off 2% of its workforce, reflecting the shifting landscape of job security within the Indian IT sector.

In this episode, Amit Kamath, a reporter for The Indian Express, celebrates Gukesh Dommaraju's stunning victory against Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess Tournament, unpacking the emotional intensity of the match and its implications for the chess world. Dheeraj Mishra joins to discuss the newly completed Bairabi-Sairang railway line, which connects Aizawl to India's national network and promises significant regional development. The conversation also touches on the controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's remarks on the Kannada language.