Barkha Dutt

Barkha Dutt, a prominent broadcast journalist and the head of MoJo Story, shares her unique perspective on India. She discusses her rootless upbringing and the critiques she faces regarding her elite status. Topics include the complexities of gender and caste in Indian society, the dynamics between Hindus and Muslims, and the declining fertility rates. Dutt also highlights the rich culinary landscape of India, the evolution of Twitter’s culture, and the significance of education in shaping tech leadership. Her insights provide a nuanced understanding of a diverse nation.

Hina Khar, the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, joins Indian journalist Barkha Dutt and podcast host Shehzad Ghias Shaikh for a fiery debate on the India-Pakistan conflict. They dissect the implications of a recent US-brokered ceasefire and explore whether it can genuinely hold. The trio tackles the roles of nationalism, misinformation, and trade in this historically charged relationship. With tensions rising post-terror attacks, the conversation emphasizes the need for dialogue and accountability in addressing the complexities of their fraught interactions.

Barkha Dutt, an award-winning Indian journalist and founder of Mojo Story, teams up with Mohamed Shreite, Deutsche Welle's Beirut Bureau Chief, to dissect media narratives surrounding the Middle East. They explore the contrasting perceptions of the Israel-Iran conflict from Western and Global South viewpoints. The duo discusses the decline of Western influence in the region, the nuances of public sentiment affecting the Indian-Pakistani rivalry, and the complex role journalists play in conflict zones, advocating for richer, diverse narratives.