Grand Tamasha
Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast
Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times. And you are listening to Season 6.
This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Sep 2, 2020 • 47min
2: The Life and Times of Amit Varma
This week, Amit joins Milan on the show to reflect on his career as a journalist, author, entrepreneur, podcast host, and--yes--professional poker player. Milan talks to Amit about his libertarian leanings, his views on nationalism, and why exactly India has so few economic reformers.If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you are a fan of the podcast, “The Seen and the Unseen.” For 186 episodes and counting, the journalist Amit Varma has been putting together some of the most thoughtful, insightful and eclectic conversations with the best and brightest in India.
Sep 1, 2020 • 56min
1: Pratap Bhanu Mehta on Indian Democracy at 73
Pratap Bhanu Mehta, India's finest public intellectual, joins Milan for a conversation on Indian democracy. They discuss the handling of COVID-19 by democratic and autocratic regimes, polarization and prejudice in Indian society, executive power in Indian democracy, and the Supreme Court's role in upholding the rule of law.
