Simon Long

In this discussion, Alex Trevely, The Economist's India correspondent, shares insights on the Ayodhya temple's consecration as a focal point in India’s Hindu-nationalist agenda, raising concerns about the country's secularism. Alongside, Simon Long reveals how COVID-19 has worsened the plight of dementia patients but spotlights hopeful advances in early detection for Alzheimer's. The dialogue also touches on the booming e-bike market, highlighting the competition it brings to traditional transport as cycling trends shift dramatically post-pandemic.

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.