High five India - Why India Still Suprises!

High Five India | It’s Fun. It’s Personal. It’s Powerful. A lighthearted yet thoughtful segment from Episode 37 of "India: A Story in the Making Multipolar World: Can India Lead Without Picking Sides?" This High Five India segment explores how global thinkers connect with India — not just as a nation, but as an idea. Featuring: Giles Trendle – Former Managing Director, Al Jazeera English; Co-founder, The Green House Duo Dr. Kate Sullivan de Estrada – Associate Professor in the International Relations of South Asia, University of Oxford In this segment, they reflect on the unexpected personal and cultural touchpoints that shape their perceptions of India — from Kerala’s Silent Valley to cricket vs football colonial legacies. In the mood for a deeper dive click below for the full episode: Multipolar World: Can India Lead Without Picking Sides? Explore this and more: Where does India fit into the fast-shifting landscape of a multipolar, multi-ordered world? Can it balance China, the U.S., and Russia — while still championing the Global South? Full episode: Watch now → https://youtu.be/-5OFIguSAtM?si=8VL_TegkvK-etv75 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts → https://bingepods.com/podcast/podcast-rn7moe #IndiaPodcast #HighFiveIndia #GlobalSouth #Geopolitics #IndiaInTheWorld #Oxford #AlJazeera #BridgeIndia #IndiaAStoryInTheMaking #MultipolarWorld Info: Guests: Giles Trendle Co-founder, The Green House Duo Former Managing Director, Al Jazeera English LinkedIn – Giles Trendle Kate Sullivan de Estrada Associate Professor, International Relations of South Asia, University of Oxford Oxford University Profile LinkedIn – Kate Sullivan de Estrada For more such content: Video India: A Story in the Making – YouTube Channel Audio Episode Shot at: Bridge India’s Ideas for India Week 2025 A progressive non-profit think tank creating dialogue around policy, development, and India's global engagement. Website: bridgeindia.org.uk Facebook: Bridge India Facebook Twitter/X: @BridgeIndiaOrg Instagram: @bridgeindiaorg LinkedIn: Bridge India – LinkedIn Host: Loveena Tandon Journalist | Documentary Filmmaker | Podcaster LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loveenatandon Twitter/X: @loveenatandon Instagram: – @tandonloveena – @indiastoryabroad TikTok: @loveenatandon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices