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The India Dialogue
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Manuraj Sundaram, Mitali Mukherjee and Ruchir Punjabi discuss all things India - economics, politics, social and current affairs. Join us every week as we unpack some of India's core challenges with friendly disagreements and different perspectives.
Episodes
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Decoding Delhi Election Results | BJP’s Win & AAP’s Struggles I EP 37
In this episode of India Dialogue, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir break down the Delhi election results, analyzing the key factors behind BJP’s victory and the challenges that led to AAP’s decline. They also discuss how these results impact the national political landscape and what they signal for the...
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EP 36 I Winners and Losers of 2024 and Predictions for 2025
Welcome to India Dialogue, Episode 36! Today, Mitali, Manu, and Ruchir dive deep into a year-end reflection, dissecting the winners and losers of 2024 in the worlds of politics, business, entertainment, media, and sports. As 2024 winds down, we are witnessing a pivotal moment in politics…
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EP 35 | Adani Scandal: Uncovering Corruption & India's Silent Regulators
In Episode 35 of India Dialogue, hosts Ruchir, Mau, and Mitali are joined by a founding member of The Reporters' Collective, Nitin Sethi to discuss their groundbreaking investigation into the recent Adani scandal. This exposé sheds light on allegations of the Union Government’s involvement in...
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Ep 34 | Maharashtra & Jharkhand Elections– Alliances, Identity Politics & More
In this episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali analyse the key takeaways from the Maharashtra and Jharkhand election results: ⏳ Timestamps: 2:12 – Introduction 4:00 – Maharashtra elections: Background, alliances, and dominance 7:09 – Vote share differences in alliances 9:11 –...
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EP 33 | The New Face of US Politics & The End of CJI Chandrachud's Term
In Episode 33 of The India Dialogue, hosts Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali take a deep dive into the heated dynamics of the 2024 US elections. 🇺🇸 From shifting voter turnout trends to Trump’s growing popularity among working-class voters, our hosts analyse what’s fuelling this wave of support and how...
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EP 32 | Haryana BJP's Nano-Management & Kashmir's Viable Leader
In this episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir and Manu are joined by political analyst Rajat Sethi to dive deep into the recent election results in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. 🗳️ They explore why the farmers' issue didn’t play a big role in the elections, how Congress lost to independent...
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EP 31 | One Year Since October 7 – A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Conflict in West Asi
In Episode 31 of The India Dialogue, Ruchir and Mitali are joined by The Hindu’s Foreign Affairs Editor for a deeply insightful discussion marking the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Together, they dive into the broader regional context of the ongoing conflict,...
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EP 30 | Sri Lanka’s Elections, New Leadership & Foreign Policy with India
In this episode, hosts Ruchir and Mitali sit down with special guest Benislo Thushan, Attorney at the Sri Lanka High Court, to unpack the recent elections in Sri Lanka. They dive deep into the key issues shaping the nation's future: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction 🗳️ 1:30 – Sri Lanka’s elections: Setting...
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EP 29 | India’s State Elections: One Nation, One Election & Key Issues
🎙️ This week on The India Dialogue, Manu, Ruchir, and Mitali break down the state elections in India with a comprehensive analysis of the major issues and political dynamics at play!** 🇮🇳 🔍 Topics covered: - The state elections in the context of the "One Nation, One Election" debate - Jammu…
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EP 28 | Wikipedia Controversy, Netflix Dispute & Parliamentary Committees Finalisation
In this episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali dive into key debates on free speech—both in society and the courts. They explore the ongoing controversy surrounding Wikipedia and the Indian government's dissatisfaction with Netflix series IC 814. The conversation also covers the...
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EP 27 | Jammu & Kashmir Elections and Bangladesh's Political Crisis: Insights & Predictions
In this episode of The India Dialogue, hosts Ruchir and Mitali are joined by special guests Smita and Rishi to delve into the upcoming elections in Jammu & Kashmir and the simmering political crisis in Bangladesh. 🗳️🇮🇳🇧🇩 From voter turnout and regional party dynamics in J&K to the...
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EP 26 | SEBI’s Hindenburg Storm & Indian Sports Bureaucracy
In the 26th episode of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali dive deep into India’s ambitions to host the Olympics and the challenges within its sports bureaucracy 🏋️♂️. They discuss the nation's preparation for the Paris Olympics and reflect on India’s track record with large sporting...
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EP 25 | Broadcast Bill 2024: Compliance Crackdown or Long Overdue Regulation?
Join Ruchir and Manu on The India Dialogue this week as they welcome special guest Nikhil Pahwa, founder of MediaNama and the Internet Freedom Foundation, to discuss the Broadcast Bill 2024. They explore whether this bill is an overdue necessary regulation or a form of compliance censorship.…
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EP 24 | WazirX Breach: Legal, Social, and Policy Implications
In Episode 24 of the India Dialogue Podcast, Manu, advocate at the Madras High Court, Mitali, journalist and author of Crypto Crimes and Ruchir, an entrepreneur delve into the recent WazirX breach 🚨, an event that has shaken the foundations of the crypto world. 💸 The episode examines how the...
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EP 23 | Union Budget Hits, Misses & Tax Impact And the US Politics Insights
Join Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir in this episode of India Dialogue as they delve into the Union Budget, exploring its hits and misses, and the impact on education, health, and your taxes. They discuss the crucial state-centre budget relations and their implications, providing a comprehensive…
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EP 22 | India-UK Ties Under Kier Starmer & the Pros and Cons of India's Criminal Law Reforms
In Episode 22 of The India Dialogue, Ruchir, Mitali, and Manu delve into the pros and cons of the recent criminal law reforms in India. They explore whether these changes aim to decolonise India's justice system or positively amend the criminal jurisdiction in the country. Additionally, they...
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EP 21 | The Evolution, Challenges and Future of India's Judicial Landscape | The India Dialogue
Welcome to the 21st episode of The India Dialogue, Join Ruchir, Mitali, and Manu as they delve into 00:00:00:00 – Judicial Independence in India through the Years, exploring the evolution of judicial independence in India, examining key milestones and challenges faced by the judiciary over the...
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EP 20 | NEET-UGC Row and the Foreign Policy Strides of Modi 3.0 | The India Dialogue
Welcome to the 20th episode of The India Dialogue, where your hosts Ruchir, Manu, and Mitali dive deep into pressing issues shaping India's present and future. Episode Highlights – 00:00:00:00 – Introduction and Reflection of the Podcast: 00:09:59:14 – Controversies and Challenges in NEET and UGC...
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EP 19 | Post-Election Coalition Dynamics and India's Economic Choices Ahead
Join Manu, Ruchir, and Mitali as they discuss the recent power shifts in Indian states like Odisha and the emergence of new political entrants into the Indian parliament. This discussion explores how these dynamics will be shaping the trajectory of Indian politics in the years to come. They also...
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E18 | India Polls 2024: Analysing the Pre-Election and Post-Election Scenarios | The India Dialogue Podcast
Starting with a discussion on the accountability and accuracy in the methodology of exit polls, Mitali Mukherjee, Manuraj S, and Ruchir Punjabi raise important questions about SEBI’s oversight of the stock market comments by Shah and Modi. They also delve into the major mistakes the BJP made...
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E17: India Election Updates and RBI’s role in the Budget | The India Dialogue Podcast
In Episode 17 of The India Dialogue, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir delve into a range of election narratives, statistics on unemployment, assessments of the Election Commission of India, the Reserve Bank of India's influence on the budget, and additional insights. Catch the episode for valuable...
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E16 | India Election Stories: Kashmir Turnout, Article 370, and Journalistic Freedom
In Episode 16 of The India Dialogue, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir dive into the current election stories, the turnout in Kashmir, the abrogation of Article 370, and the recent release of two journalists. Tune in for an insightful discussion! 🎙️ 00:00 In today's episode 00:48 Welcome 01:56 Various...
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Election Heat and Market Beats: Unpacking State of Election Narratives and India's Economic Pulse
Welcome to Episode 15 of the India Dialogue. Manu, Mitali and Ruchir discuss the power of narratives set out by the political parties and the release of the AAP chief on bail. We also try to analyze India's main markets, BSE and Nifty, as we are halfway through the Indian elections. In this...
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E14: India’s bold tactics abroad and local election dynamics building up to phase 3
Welcome to episode 14 of the India Dialogue. Manu, Mitali and Ruchir explore India allegedly running covert intelligence operations abroad. As we move closer to phase 3 of the Indian elections, we dive into the complexities and controversies shaping the political landscape. In this episode: *...
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E13: Unpacking model code of conduct notices and should there be an inheritance tax in India?
In this episode of The India Dialogue, co-hosts Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir engage in a detailed discussion about the Election Commission of India's (ECI) recent notices regarding the Model Code of Conduct. They also tackle the provocative subject of an inheritance tax, examining its potential…
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E12: Inside India's Electoral Landscape: Logistics, Economics and Campaigns with Manu, Mitali and Ruchir
In episode 12 of the India Dialogue, our hosts Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir take you on a journey behind the scenes of the Indian election as the nation embarks on Phase 1 of the voting process. With their expert insights and analysis, they shed light on the massive logistical challenges involved in...
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Ep11: Political Defections, Washing Machine and Katchatheevu with Manu, Mitali and Ruchir
Welcome to Episode 11 of the India Dialogue. In this episode, Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir delve into the complex world of political defections, exploring what drives politicians to switch sides and its implications on people’s trust. Additionally, we revisit the historical implications surrounding...
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Episode 10: Decoding Party Manifestos in the 2024 Political Landscape
As the clock ticks towards a crucial moment in India's democratic journey, The India Dialogue presents a thought-provoking exploration of party manifestos and their role in shaping the nation's destiny. In this week's episode, hosts Mitali, Manu, and Ruchir are joined by special guest Rajat Sethi...
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E9: Arrest of Politicians in India & The World’s Most Polluted Capital
Welcome to Episode 9 of The India Dialogue. With Smita Sharma stepping in for Manu, this episode takes a closer look at India's current political landscape and environmental challenges. Mitali Mukherjee, Smita Sharma, and Ruchir Punjabi discuss the recent arrests of opposition politicians and...
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Ep8: Navigating India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Notification & The Electoral Bonds Data Fall Out
In this episode, friends Manu, Mitali, and Ruchir dissect the recent notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India, unravel the complexities of electoral bonds and the data being released by the State Bank of India. As India stands on the cusp of 2024 Elections, we offer in-depth...
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Ep 7: 2024 Election Preview & Gatekeeping Artificial Intelligence in India
In episode 7, our hosts Mitali, Manu, and Ruchir offer an in-depth preview of the 2024 elections, analyzing the potential shifts and strategies that could define India's political landscape. Beyond the ballot, the episode takes a sharp turn into the realm of artificial intelligence, discussing…
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Ep6: India-Maldives Relations Update & India's Gaganyaan Astronauts Unveiled
Welcome to Episode 6 of the India Dialogue, where we delve into the evolving relationship between India and the Maldives, and discuss India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission. With Guru unable to join us this week, we're honored to have Rishi Suri alongside Mitali, Manu and Ruchir discuss these...
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Ep5: Deciphering India's Electoral Bonds Verdict & Farmers' Protests: Insights with Mitali, Manu, and Ruchir
Welcome to Episode 5 of the India Dialogue, where we delve into two pivotal issues shaping the Indian democratic landscape - the Supreme Court's recent verdict on electoral bearer bonds and the farmers' protests. In this episode, Manu, Mitali and Ruchir, explore the complexities of the Supreme...
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Ep4: Unpacking Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code & the PayTM Saga
In this week’s episode, join Mitali, Manu, and Ruchir as they dive deep into two of India’s most pressing issues: the proposal of a Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand and the unfolding saga of PayTM. With Guru absent, the trio navigates through these complex topics, providing diverse perspectives.
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Ep3: Preview of Pakistan's Elections, Hemant Soren and the Enforcement Directorate, Nitish Kumar Rejoins the NDA, and "Apne Sunaa Kya?
Guru and Mitali could not make this week’s show, so Smita Sharma and Rishi Suri join Manu and Ruchir. They offer a preview of the upcoming elections in Pakistan and their potential implications for India. The discussion then turns to Hemant Soren's arrest and debates whether the Enforcement...
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EP2: One Nation One Election, Air Traffic Mayhem, Solar Rooftop Mission
Guru, Manu, Mitali and Ruchir get together to discuss the ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea from opposing ends of the political and legal spectrum. They also dissect why flying commercial in India feels like punishment for everyone involved this winter, and whether the government’s new mission,...
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E1: Who we are, why do the India Dialogue, Ayodhya Temple & India-Maldives
India Dialogue with Guru, Manu, Mitali and Ruchir. Our first episode tells you about who we are and why we are doing this. We also discuss the Ayodhya temple and the India Maldives relationship. We welcome any feedback as we embark on this journey: you can email us at [email protected].
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