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An exclusive conversation featuring India’s first chess grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand! Over the past four decades, Anand has captured five world championship titles and played a pivotal role in transforming India into a chess superpower. Anand will share his incredible journey and insights into the game that has defined his life. He will be joined on stage by his wife, Aruna Anand, who has supported him throughout his illustrious career, and Arjun Erigaisi, India’s top-ranked player and a key figure in the country's golden generation of chess talent.Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jasprit Bumrah Interview: Join us for an exclusive journey with Jasprit Bumrah, the force behind India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory. Since his debut in 2016, Jasprit Bumrah has risen to the top as the world's premier fast bowler, leading India's bowling charge across all formats. His pivotal role in historic wins like India's maiden Test series victory in Australia and the memorable Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph underscores his impact. Join us for Express Adda with Jasprit Bumrah on July 25 as we delve into his eight-year international career and global influence on young cricket enthusiasts.

Join us on the Indian Express for an exclusive conversation with Taapsee Pannu and Imtiaz Ali. In this engaging episode, Taapsee Pannu and Imtiaz Ali open up about their upcoming projects and delve into their creative processes. Hear Taapsee Pannu and Imtiaz Ali share personal anecdotes and reflect on pivotal moments that shaped their careers in Bollywood. This candid dialogue between Taapsee Pannu and Imtiaz Ali promises to offer unique insights into the world of cinema and storytelling. Subscribe to Indian Express to catch this captivating interview and stay updated with the latest from Taapsee Pannu and Imtiaz Ali, two of Bollywood's most dynamic personalities.

Welcome to another episode of Express conversations a podcast where eminent voices from the world of politics, governance Sports business and the Arts talk to us about their life, work and issues that really matter. In this episode, we will hear from Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs.Dr Jaishankar has been the face of India’s diplomacy in the fast-changing world in the last five years. The first Foreign Secretary to become the Foreign Minister of the country, S Jaishankar has been key to shaping India’s foreign policy in the past few years of PM Modi Govt, where challenges like then COVID-19 pandemic, an assertive China in India’s neighborhood, the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have upended the global world order.He will be in conversation with Anant Goenka and Dr. C Raja Mohan, contributing editor of the Indian Express. They will be talking about India's foreign policy in a changing world, the country's relations with its neighbors and Dr. Jaishankar's book "Why Bharat Matters".

Step into the world of political insight with Prashant Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Abhiyan. In this episode of Express Adda, we unravel the latest flip-flop in Patna and its implications for both the city and the nation. Is 2024 already decided? And if so, why? Or if not, what factors are at play? Find out as we explore with Prashant Kishor, who has led successful campaigns for various Indian leaders. Kishor is currently leading a padayatra in Bihar under the Jan Suraaj banner, Kishor is on a mission to redefine politics in the state, focusing on aspiration, education, and youth empowerment, transcending caste and creed. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the political landscape ahead of the crucial general elections 2024.

Delve into the world of political insight with Prashant Kishore as he discusses the latest flip-flop in Patna and its impact. Explore the factors influencing the 2024 elections and Kishor's mission to redefine politics in Bihar. Gain insights into election success factors, missed opportunities, and the evolution of voter behavior in India. Unravel the multi-layered strategy of BJP and the alliance dynamics in Bihar for upcoming elections.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, renowned for steering India's economy to a remarkable 7 per cent-plus growth rate for three consecutive years amidst global challenges. Minister Sitharaman will be taking questions from Anant Goenka and P Vaidyanathan Iyer of the Indian Express. They will be talking on India's big growth push, and on other matters of national and global interest.

Join political philosopher Michael Sandel, a Harvard professor known for his works on moral dilemmas, as he delves into the evolving concepts of secularism and nationalism. He discusses the limits of free speech and critiques the detachment of political elites in a rising tide of populism. Sandel explores the complexities of democracy, especially regarding minority rights, while emphasizing the ethical dimensions of academia and corporate influence on politics. The conversation highlights the urgent need for engaging civic dialogue in a changing world.

In this episode we hear from spiritual leader Sadhguru. From climate activism and ecological preservation to rural school education and raising consciousness, Sadhguru has been an advocate of numerous social causes. He is also the founder of the Isha Foundation and has been involved in numerous initiatives like, Project GreenHands, Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and the Journey to Save Soil. He was in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Group about environment conservation, the identities of nations and much more.Listen to the other episodes of the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v8sVR3NqXR5Y9Mjbwbfo9

In this episode we hear from a dynamic duo - acclaimed writer-director Meghna Gulzar and versatile actor Vicky Kaushal. Over the years, both Gulzar and Kaushal have earned accolades for their impressive individual body of work. Having previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful "Raazi", they're now set to bring to life the inspiring journey of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the upcoming biopic, "Sam Bahadur." They were in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express group, and Shubhra Gupta, Film Critic, The Indian Express.