ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

Tilak Devasher is the author of four widely acclaimed books on Pakistan and a former member of the National Security Advisory Board. He lives and breathes Pakistan, closely tracking its politics, military, and society.Uttam Kumar Sinha is a scholar and commentator on transboundary rivers, climate change, and the Arctic. He is a Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses and the author of 'Trial by Water: Indus Basin and India-Pakistan Relations' (2025) and 'Indus Basin Uninterrupted' (2021).In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the guests discuss the Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, and how it has become the latest flashpoint between the two countries. Will Pakistan face a water crisis due to the suspension of the treaty? More on Ayub Khan, Nehru, Modi and Asim Munir.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Indus Waters Treaty Geography07:54 – Nehru's Vision14:39 – Importance of Chenab22:12 – Pakistan's Water Crisis27:50 – India's Dam Projects35:40 – Abeyance of Water Treaty40:07 – India's Water Storage Capacity46:20 – Chenab-Beas Link Project54:49 – Pak's Diplomatic Strategy1:03:20 – How Indus Waters Treaty Was Signed1:11:23 – Pakistan's Internal Water Conflict1:18:10 – India's Narrative

Rahul Bajoria is the Head of India and ASEAN Economic Research at Bank of America (BofA).In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Rahul Bajoria discusses the impact of falling rupee, inflation, foreign investment, AI's impact on jobs, and what lies ahead for the Indian economy.He also explains why strengthening India's energy security is essential to protecting the economy from future global shocks.00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - India's Growth Story 03:18 - Manufacturing in India 07:21 - Foreign Investment 09:29 - Investment Boost 13:16 - Inflation vs. Growth 14:56 - Oil Prices & the RBI's Next Move 16:35 - Indian Stock Market 18:46 - Investment Strategy 25:09 - India's Consumption Story 30:15 - Make in India & Exports 34:37 - AI, Jobs & Unemployment 44:12 - Bank Lending vs. Deposit Growth 52:20 - Falling Rupee 55:28 - Lessons from ASEAN Economies 1:00:18 - Risks to India's Economy 1:03:21 - Top 3 Economic Reforms for India

Talmiz Ahmad is one of India’s most experienced diplomats, with decades of work across West Asia, the Gulf, and global strategic affairs. A former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, he has watched world politics change from the front row.In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he says Benjamin Netanyahu misled Donald Trump by promising a quick victory in Iran, only for the war to drag on. He calls Trump an unpredictable leader, argues that U.S.-Israel ties have suffered, discusses Pakistan's role in the peace talks, and explains why the Iran war is India's war because New Delhi's strategic interests lie in the Gulf.00:00 – Introduction 01:35 – US-Iran Talks 03:51 – Netanyahu's Influence 06:33 – Trump's Shift on Israel 10:26 – Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 14:18 – Hegemon in West Asia 21:25 – Trump Vs Netanyahu 26:59 – Pakistan's Role 33:49 – Netanyahu's War Strategy 37:27 – Gulf's Response to Israel 43:29 – Pakistan's Influence 52:36 – Why West Asia Matters to India 57:27 – New Multipolar World Order

Pathikrit Payne has over 20 years of experience in journalism and policy analysis. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation.Sanjay Bhardwaj is the former Chairperson of the Centre for South Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University's School of International Studies. He specialises in India's foreign policy towards its neighbours, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and China.In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the guests discuss the Gen Z-led protests in India's neighbouring countries, the rise of the Cockroach Janata Party, and whether Gen Z has the power to influence or even topple a government in India.00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Youth in West Bengal & Tamil Nadu13:55 - Youth Protests Around the World21:44 - Challenges to Democracy33:53 - Are India's Youth Angry?46:04 - Gen Z Protests1:02:10 - The Sanatan Debate1:12:40 - Do Neighbours Distrust India?1:24:33 - India-Bangladesh Relations1:37:57 - The Aspirations of Today's Youth

From Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal to Punjab, political equations are shifting across India. Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi still the defining force in Indian politics? Can Rahul Gandhi transform the Congress into a credible alternative? What role will regional parties play in shaping the next phase of Indian democracy? And is India moving towards a two-coalition political system? In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, senior journalists Neerja Chowdhury, Rasheed Kidwai and Shekhar Iyer join the discussion to analyse the changing political landscape.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction01:20 – TMC's Collapse08:05 – Defections in TMC15:10 – The Fall of Abhishek Banerjee23:31 – Congress & Regional Parties31:53 – Congress–TMC Merger?37:57 – TVK-Congress Alliance47:33 – Rahul Gandhi vs Modi in 2029?54:27 – BJP's Core Voters1:00:23 – Why Voters Relate to Modi1:08:19 – Modi's Feedback Mechanism1:14:44 – Rajasthan Congress & Sachin Pilot1:24:46 – Punjab Assembly Polls 20271:31:58 – UP Polls 20271:38:48 – Journalists and Politicians

Reuven Azar is Israel's Ambassador to India. A career diplomat, he has held several key positions in Israel's foreign service and has been closely involved in shaping his country's foreign policy and international relations.In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Reuven Azar speaks to Smita Prakash about the Iran–U.S. peace deal, Israel's position on Lebanon, the future of the Middle East, and whether the region is moving towards peace or another phase of conflict. He also discusses India-Israel ties and what has changed under the leadership of PM Modi.00:00 – Introduction00:55 – U.S.–Iran Peace Deal07:45 – What Israel Wants Next09:22 – Defence vs Aggression18:00 – Trump & Netanyahu Relationship19:47 – Iran’s Nuclear Program24:32 – Strait of Hormuz Crisis29:05 – Buffer Zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria35:02 – Netanyahu Under Pressure?43:04 – Humanitarian Cost of War46:35 – Two-State Solution51:50 – India–Israel Relations53:10 – Israel’s Wartime Economy55:24 – Modi’s Visit & Iran Strikes59:18 – Six Shared India–Israel Values1:03:21 – Trade & Investment Future1:08:23 – Pakistan as a Mediator

Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He is also a writer, author, and teacher. He has taught at several business schools and management institutes in India and Singapore. He was a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India from 2019 to 2021.In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Dr. Nageswaran speaks to Smita Prakash about the future of the Indian economy, the impact of the West Asia crisis, the outlook for the rupee, and whether AI is a bubble. He also explains why he believes the era of the MBA is over.00:00 - Introduction00:56 - Foreign Investors04:14 - Rupee-Dollar Debate08:24 - Rupee Stability14:20 - Foreign Banks20:07 - Critics of India's Economy28:20 - China's Manufacturing33:09 - Unemployment in India35:09 - Freebies Debate44:24 - India's Aging Population50:41 - Demographic Dividend58:36 - The Skill Gap1:00:21 - Artificial Intelligence1:05:55 - India's Economic Strength1:09:52 - Myths About Indian Economy1:12:00 - India in 20471:18:22 - Per Capita Income1:22:56 - Viksit Bharat Target1:27:59 - Vision for India1:36:42 - Old Economic Beliefs1:38:07 - India's Economic Mindset1:44:52 - Advice vs. Execution in Govt1:48:40 - Fake News

Pawan Kalyan is the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the founder and chief of the Jana Sena Party, an actor, and a philanthropist. He is the younger brother of Telugu cinema megastar Chiranjeevi. Over the years, he has carved a unique place for himself in Andhra Pradesh politics and has become one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema, with a devoted fan following that extends far beyond the silver screen. In his first-ever podcast appearance, Pawan Kalyan opens up about his journey from movies to politics, his plans for Telangana, his days in Srinagar, his spiritual beliefs, and several untold stories from his life. He also shares his views on Gen Z, nationalism, language politics, governance, and the future of India.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:48: - Story Behind His Name02:37 - Re-Entering Telangana Politics07:03 - Telangana Expansion Plan09:17 - "Outsider" Tag in Telangana12:36 - North-South Debate17:25 - Tax Allocation Debate20:17 - Cockroach Janta Party27:53 - Spiritual Journey45:19 - Freebies Debate48:54 - Hindi Imposition57:54 - Plans for IT Jobs1:00:15 - Brain Drain1:08:47 - Special Status for Andhra1:10:07 - Telangana Roadmap1:14:27 - What's Next in Life?1:16:59 - South vs North Films1:21:54 - Fitness Routine

Neelkanth Mishra is an Economist and a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. He has recently been appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Mishra breaks down India’s current economic position amid the West Asia crisis. He discusses the impact of the falling rupee, energy problem, capital flows, and concerns around foreign investors leaving India.00:00 – Introduction1:09 – India's Economic Growth Outlook7:37 – Are Foreign Investors Leaving India?12:27 – Innovation Challenge in India22:29 – India's Energy Vulnerability25:41 – Economic Impact of West Asia Crisis32:47 – US Tariffs on India36:32 – Rupee’s Fall48:31 – RBI’s Gold Reserves Position53:02 – Why Gold Overtook US Bonds57:29 – Domestic Demand vs Export-Led Growth1:05:38 – 3 Key Policy Advice for India’s Growth1:19:14 – Lessons from Global Capital Giants1:25:23 – RBI’s Hold on Repo Rate1:28:26 – Tax Exemption on Government Securities1:32:38 – India’s Next Phase of Economic Expansion

Dr Shamika Ravi is a Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and a Secretary to the Government of India. Her research focuses on development economics, with a special emphasis on finance, healthcare, urbanisation, gender equality, welfare, and poverty.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr Shamika Ravi discusses how the West Asia crisis impacts India's economy. She responds to critics who argue that India's growth story is over and shares her views on foreign direct investment, India's position in the artificial intelligence race, the falling rupee, rising inflation, and the country's economic outlook in 2026.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:48 – India's Economic Future04:29 – Foreign Direct Investment07:11 – India's Approach to AI11:09 – Indians' Purchasing Power15:13 – Nuclear Reactors17:28 – COVID-Like Crisis Coming?19:56 – Advice for Investors22:09 – India's Economic Growth25:16 – Freebies and Welfare Politics29:24 – Rural vs. Urban Consumption30:52 – Economic Reforms40:43 – PM's Advice Against Buying Gold44:43 – World Abandoning Free Market?48:43 – Market Privatisation in India50:26 – Market Solutions for New-Age Problems56:20 – India's Demographic Dividend1:06:03 – Demographic Change in India1:10:06 – Women's Reservation1:18:24 – PM Modi's Economic Vision for 2047

Indrani Bagchi is the CEO of Ananta Centre, a platform for dialogue, leadership and public policy. She has spent many years covering India's Ministry of External Affairs and is known for explaining global events from an Indian perspective.Prof. C. Raja Mohan is one of India's leading experts on foreign policy, national security and international relations. He has taught at major universities and has advised the Indian government on strategic and security issues.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash and Ishaan Prakash, the guests discuss where India's foreign policy is headed. They talk about the West Asia crisis, the Trump–Munir relationship, and how India should respond to China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean. They also discuss India's ties with the United States and China, as well as the Great Nicobar Project and India's long-term strategic challenges.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction 01:23 – Marco Rubio’s India Visit 07:02 – India–US Trade Deal 10:41 – Trump–Xi Summit 15:15 – Trump’s Second-Term Doctrine 18:31 – India–US Relations 29:08 – Trump–Munir Lunch 33:33 – India’s Geopolitical Challenge 37:45 – How Energy, Tech & Trade Shape Geopolitics 45:38 – India’s Supply Chain Crisis 55:22 – India’s Economic Challenge 1:00:31 – Why India Needs Private Players in Defence 1:07:58 – West Asia’s New Alliances 1:18:23 – The Great Nicobar Project 1:28:20 – Tata–ASML Deal

In the latest edition of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Kuldeep Mishra, better known as Sardar, the Executive Editor of The Lallantop; Asif Khan, fondly known as Khancha, the Executive Editor of India Today Group Digital; and Kamlesh Singh, or Tau, a senior journalist and columnist. Together, the trio host Teen Taal, one of India’s most popular Hindi podcasts.From hostel tales and small-town stories to politics and friendship, the guests explain why sometimes the most meaningful conversations come from what they call “therapeutic bullsh*t.” Don’t miss this “most useless podcast ever.”Timestamps00:00 – Introduction04:06 – Melodi Trend05:48 – How Teen Taal Team Met09:26 – School Life: Then vs Now17:46 – Political Ideologies26:38 – Teen Taal's Show Format28:37 – How Teen Taal Started33:33 – The Lallantop & Teen Taal37:57 – How Kamlesh Tau Entered Journalism43:58 – Truck Wali Shayari47:06 – Kamlesh Tau's Childhood Stories49:08 – Original Idea Behind Teen Taal56:51 – Photography: Then vs Smartphone Era1:03:47 – Teachers & Schooling1:18:22 – Story Behind Teen Taal Characters1:26:08 – Journalism: Then vs Now1:32:17 – Weird Food Combinations1:36:16 – Culture & Tradition of Eating Paan1:43:18 – Urbanisation1:55:02 – India's Stray Dog Issue2:08:38 – India's Urban-Rural Divide2:11:40 – Two-Wheelers in India2:17:35 – NEET Paper Leak2:27:18 – Aditi Rao Hydari's Cannes Look2:34:51 – Incentives for Having More Children2:39:40 – Migration Within India2:58:36 – Criticism of Teen Taal

Major SPS Oberoi (Retd.) served as an Artillery Officer in the Indian Army for 11 years. He is currently a UPSC mentor and Academic Director at Ekam IAS Academy, Hyderabad.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Major SPS Oberoi (Retd.) shares his journey from serving in the Army to becoming a UPSC mentor. He challenges the popular belief that the UPSC is the toughest exam in India and explains the obsession surrounding it. He also discusses the issue of dowry, often associated with civil servants, and the social prestige attached to government jobs.He speaks candidly about discipline, success, AI, coaching industry, and the mental health challenges faced by UPSC aspirants.00:00 – Introduction01:08 – Childhood And Education04:24 – Army Officer To UPSC Mentor08:16 – UPSC Preparation Journey12:48 – Can AI Guide UPSC Students?16:20 – Ideal Study Time For UPSC Preparation18:23 – UPSC Study Materials21:33 – Digital Detox For Students23:53 – AI In Administration Work31:16 – Male vs Female Intelligence36:46 – Presence of Mind & Quick Reactions38:50 – Obsession With UPSC Preparation40:27 – Parental Pressure In Education45:25 – Scholastic Assessment Test48:01 – Career Options For Youth52:03 – Violence Against Children53:56 – Sikhism And Marriage Rules56:49 – Dowry In India1:00:16 – Why Civil Servants Become Corrupt1:06:50 – Views On Reservation1:09:31 – UPSC Craze In Bihar And U.P1:13:48 – Financial Independence For Graduates1:15:56 – Army Life Vs Civilian Life1:19:20 – Golden Rule For Study1:25:29 – Importance Of Language In UPSC1:30:43 – Learning From Students

From Tejas fighter jets and the AMCA programme to drones and missile systems. India is pushing aggressively towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Can India truly become “Aatmanirbhar” in defence? Or is complete self-reliance impossible in a world dependent on global supply chains? What role will private companies play in India’s growing drone ecosystem?In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Department of Defence Production. A 1993-batch IAS officer with a background in electronics engineering, communication technology, and financial management, he is leading India’s push towards indigenous defence manufacturing and technology modernisation.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction01:05 – Lessons from West Asia Crisis05:05 – India’s Drone Production Capacity05:52 – India’s Missile Production Capacity08:49 – India’s Ammunition Manufacturing Capacity14:27 – India’s Defence Exports17:20 – India’s Atmanirbhar Defence Capabilities19:45 – Success of ‘Make in India’ in Defence24:52 – India’s Defence Imports27:59 – Chinese Components & Data Security Risks29:02 – Use of AI in Modern Warfare29:52 – India’s Indigenous Fighter Jet Programme35:24 – Tejas Jet Delivery Status38:25 – India’s BrahMos Missile Programme39:35 – India’s Competitors in Defence Exports42:02 – India’s AMCA Project44:09 – Defence Firms Investing in R&D49:09 – Defence Talent and Innovation in India56:56 – India–Russia Defence Partnership1:02:04 – S-400 and Operation Sindoor

In this edition of ANI Podcast, Smita Prakash speaks to India’s first female Dastango, Fouzia Dastango, about Urdu, theatre, storytelling, women in traditional art spaces, and her journey of keeping the 16th-century art of Dastangoi alive in modern India.She explains why people should not have any problem with her reciting the Ramayana and Mahabharata in Urdu, and how the art of storytelling must evolve with the current generation.00:00 - Introduction01:04 - What is Dastangoi?03:08 - Kathavachak vs Dastango04:37 - Real Identity of Urdu05:32 - Ramayana & Mahabharata in Urdu09:14 - Fouzia Dastango’s Story15:05 - Feminist Elements in Stories22:53 - Choosing Stories Based on Audience28:47 - Classical vs Folk Art33:14 - Inspiration Behind Performance37:05 - Gen Z Connect with Dastangoi42:03 - Hardest Emotion to Portray46:46 - Cultural Home of Dastangoi51:48 - Advice for Younger Generation

Geetam Tiwari is an Emeritus Professor at the Transportation Research & Injury Prevention Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. She has over 25 years of experience in transportation planning, road safety, and urban mobility. Her work focuses on safer roads, better footpaths, bicycle infrastructure, and protecting pedestrians.In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, she talks about why Indian cities face traffic chaos, unsafe roads, and poor pedestrian facilities. She also discusses what India needs to do to build safer, smarter, and more efficient transport systems.00:00 – Introduction02:21 – Rising Road Deaths08:13 – International Driving Tests10:03 – Road Safety Rules11:49 – School Bus Safety13:38 – Highways & Expressways Design Flaws17:03 – Audible Road Markers21:12 – Why Indians Ignore Road Signs22:05 – Facilities on Expressways & Highways23:53 – Expressways & Highways for Two-Wheelers25:41 – Importance of Service Roads29:07 – Wrong-Side Driving31:26 – Pedestrians & Cyclists37:45 – Public Spaces Accessibility39:13 – Reality of Vendors on Indian Roads41:38 – Why Foot Overbridges & Underpasses Fail46:31 – The Pothole Problem49:58 – Corruption in Road Construction53:11 – Municipal Corporations and Dug-Up Roads55:02 – Labourers at Road Construction Sites58:18 – Road Reality Check Segment1:04:49 – Building Proper Bicycle Paths

Dr Arvind Gupta is Director of the Vivekananda International Foundation and a former Deputy National Security Advisor of India.Ambassador Veena Sikri is a former Indian diplomat who served as High Commissioner to Bangladesh and Malaysia, with decades of experience in foreign policy.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the discussion focuses on how the global power structure is changing and whether institutions like NATO, the Quad, the United Nations, BRICS, and the G20 still remain relevant in today’s world.The episode also explores India’s foreign policy approach, including strategic autonomy, multi-alignment and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, as well as Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role and its impact on South Asia.00:00 – Introduction02:04 – NATO Crisis07:15 – Decline of Post-Cold War Order13:34 – Gulf Countries’ Security Alliances18:25 – Germany and Japan’s Defence Reset21:48 – Future of US-China G227:09 – Global Sea Route Security30:47 – India’s Balancing Act in West Asia35:25 – Pakistan as Mediator Between the US and Iran39:34 – Can SAARC Be Revived?43:36 – India, Pakistan & Narrative War52:47 – India-Bangladesh Ties55:44 – India’s Strategic Role in BRICS1:02:13 – ‘Vishwamitra’ Doctrine Under PM Modi1:05:08 – India’s Geopolitical Challenges1:09:08 – Regionalisation & Global Power Shifts

The much-awaited episode of The ‘Real’ Samosa Caucus – Edition 8.0 is here, packed with raw, uncensored, and no-holds-barred conversations.Joining the panel are:Sushant Sareen, Senior Fellow at ORFTehseen Poonawalla, TV personality and political analystAnand Ranganathan, author and scientistAbhijit Iyer-Mitra, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict StudiesThis episode discusses the recently conducted Assembly polls in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam; the Iran war; the Trump phenomenon; Pakistan’s stature after the war.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction01:59 – Story of Anga, Banga & Kalinga03:14 – Cold-Pressed Oils & ‘Adult-Rated’ Banter06:17 – Fall of Mamata Banerjee’s Regime14:48 – Fragmentation of Communities19:30 – Nashik TCS Case21:24 – Impact of SIR in Bengal26:01 – BJP Started Mirroring the Left?29:48 – Indo-Bangladesh Border Fencing35:01 – Japanese & Bengali Food Connection39:31 – Vijay Benefitted From Annamalai’s Groundwork?50:40 – Politics of Fielding Controversial Candidates54:29 – Raghav Chadha’s BJP Entry59:46 – Rajnath Singh’s Comment on Terrorism1:01:41 – Indian Muslims’ Support for Iran1:11:02 – US Deputy Secretary’s Remarks on Trade Deal1:30:39 – Left-Liberal Ecosystem Debate1:53:29 – ‘Maach Bhaat’ Politics in Bengal1:59:07 – The Fall of INDIA Bloc ‘Titans’2:04:27 – Anand’s Parents’ Love Story2:11:24 – Importance of Punctuality & Time Management2:16:08 – Veg vs Non-Veg Discussion2:32:42 – Who Will Be Next Keralam CM?2:40:39 – India’s Economic Challenges Amid West Asia War2:46:20 – Why India Needs Big Reforms

In this live session of the ANI Podcast, the guests discuss the lessons India has drawn from the Iran war and the learnings from Operation Sindoor as it completes one year. The conversation explores military readiness, evolving threats, and the role of technology and strategy in shaping India’s defence posture.ParticipantsSushant Sareen, Senior Fellow, ORFTilak Devasher, Author; Former Member, National Security Advisory BoardModeratorsSmita Prakash, Chief Editor & Deputy CEO, ANINaveen Kapoor, National Bureau Chief, ANI*Timestamps*00:00 - Introduction00:34 - Lessons from Operation Sindoor13:46 - Pakistan’s Close Ties with the USA25:48 - How Pakistan Handles the Media31:26 - What Changed in Pak After Op Sindoor?35:56 - Dhurandar Operations in Pakistan42:35 - India’s Strategic Autonomy48:45 - How Pakistanis View Indians1:00:28 - India’s Reaction to Global Conflicts1:09:09 - India’s Defence Strategy1:20:10 - India’s Border Security

Sanjeev Kapoor is one of India’s most well-known chefs, authors and entrepreneurs. From ‘Khana Khazana’ to global restaurants, and from cookbooks to food innovation, he has influenced how India looks at cooking and flavour over the last few decades.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Chef talks about how eating habits in India are changing, with busy lifestyles and ready-to-eat meals replacing home-cooked meals.He also explores India’s food culture, from street food and restaurant experiences to hygiene standards and cloud kitchens. Kapoor shares honest views on overhyped food trends, along with what makes a dish special.00:00 - Introduction01:23 - Choosing a Cooking Career13:43 - Starting the Restaurant Journey26:10 - Western Cooking vs. Indian Cooking34:13 - Curating Restaurant Menus38:38 - Indian Food Plating42:33 - Curating Airline Menus56:11 - Cooking in Modern Times1:01:22 – Restaurant Culture1:04:26 - Snap Reactions1:08:16 - Hygiene In Cloud Kitchens1:22:37 - Indian Food Culture1:44:02 - Underrated Indian Spices