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EP-429 | India vs Pakistan Over Indus Waters Treaty: 'Water War' Coming Soon? | Tilak & Uttam
Jul 2, 2026
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EP-428 | "Energy Security Decides India's Future" Bank of America Chief India Economist Rahul Bajoria
Jun 30, 2026
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EP-427 | US-Iran Deal, Pakistan's Role, Trump's Retreat & India's Stakes | Former Envoy Talmiz Ahmad
Jun 27, 2026
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EP 426 | Dhaka to Kathmandu to New Delhi: Truth About Gen Z Protests | Sanjay Bhardwaj & Pathikrit Payne
Jun 24, 2026
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EP 425 | Narendra Modi 4.0 or Rahul Gandhi in 2029? | Neerja, Rasheed & Shekhar | ANI Podcast
Jun 22, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/2/26 | ![]() EP-429 | India vs Pakistan Over Indus Waters Treaty: 'Water War' Coming Soon? | Tilak & Uttam | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/30/26 | ![]() EP-428 | "Energy Security Decides India's Future" Bank of America Chief India Economist Rahul Bajoria | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/27/26 | ![]() EP-427 | US-Iran Deal, Pakistan's Role, Trump's Retreat & India's Stakes | Former Envoy Talmiz Ahmad | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() EP 426 | Dhaka to Kathmandu to New Delhi: Truth About Gen Z Protests | Sanjay Bhardwaj & Pathikrit Payne | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() EP 425 | Narendra Modi 4.0 or Rahul Gandhi in 2029? | Neerja, Rasheed & Shekhar | ANI Podcast | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() EP-424 | U.S.-Iran Deal, Hezbollah, Trump, Pakistan & India-Israel Ties | Israeli Envoy Reuven Azar | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() EP-423 | CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran on India's Economy, AI, Rupee, Freebies & China | ANI Podcast | 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() EP-422 | Pawan Kalyan Unfiltered: Politics, Spirituality, Gen Z, Movies, Modi & More | ANI Podcast✨ | politicsspirituality+5 | Pawan Kalyan | Jana Sena Party | Andhra PradeshTelangana+2 | Pawan Kalyanpolitics+5 | — | 1h 25m 53s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() EP-421 | Where is India's Economy Heading Amid West Asia Crisis? | Economist Neelkanth Mishra✨ | India's economyWest Asia crisis+3 | Neelkanth Mishra | Economic Advisory Council to the Prime MinisterWorld Bank+1 | IndiaWest Asia+1 | India economyWest Asia crisis+5 | — | 1h 39m 01s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() EP-420 | Falling Rupee, Inflation, AI, Foreign Investment & India's Growth Story | Dr Shamika Ravi✨ | India's economyforeign direct investment+4 | Dr Shamika Ravi | Economic Advisory Council to the Prime MinisterGovernment of India | IndiaWest Asia | falling rupeeinflation+5 | — | 1h 21m 54s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() EP-419 | Trump, China & Pakistan: India's Foreign Policy Reality Check | Indrani Bagchi & C Raja Mohan✨ | India's foreign policyUS-China relations+3 | Indrani BagchiC. Raja Mohan | Ananta CentreAsian News International | IndiaUnited States+3 | foreign policyIndia+6 | — | 1h 38m 16s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() EP-418 | Desi Nostalgia, Truck Shayari, Politics & Friendship | ANI Podcast with Teen Taal✨ | nostalgiapolitics+3 | Kuldeep MishraAsif Khan+1 | The LallantopIndia Today Group Digital+1 | — | Teen TaalKuldeep Mishra+6 | — | 3h 07m 03s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() EP-417 | UPSC Obsession, Dowry, Corruption, Bureaucracy, AI & Education System | Major SPS Oberoi✨ | UPSC preparationdowry+5 | Major SPS Oberoi | Ekam IAS Academy | IndiaHyderabad | UPSCmentorship+8 | — | 1h 34m 14s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() EP-416 | India’s Defence Sector: Tejas, AMCA, Drone Warfare & More | IAS Sanjeev Kumar✨ | defence manufacturingself-reliance+4 | Sanjeev Kumar | TejasAMCA+2 | IndiaWest Asia+1 | TejasAMCA+8 | — | 1h 04m 10s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() EP-415 | Ramayana & Mahabharata in Urdu, and Art of Storytelling | Fouzia Dastango✨ | Urdu storytellingDastangoi+4 | Fouzia Dastango | DastangoiRamayana+1 | India | DastangoiUrdu+6 | — | 58m 28s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() EP-414 | Why Are India’s Roads So Dangerous? | IIT Delhi Professor Geetam Tiwari Explains✨ | road safetytransportation planning+4 | Geetam Tiwari | Indian Institute of Technology DelhiAsian News International | — | road deathstraffic safety+6 | — | 1h 11m 38s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() EP-413 | Collapse of Global Order? NATO, West & Emerging World System | Arvind Gupta & Veena Sikri✨ | global power structureNATO relevance+5 | Dr Arvind GuptaAmbassador Veena Sikri | Vivekananda International FoundationNATO+4 | IndiaPakistan+4 | global orderNATO+7 | — | 1h 14m 50s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() EP-412 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 8.0 Edition | Abhijit, Anand, Sushant & Tehseen✨ | Assembly pollspolitics+5 | Sushant SareenTehseen Poonawalla+2 | ORFInstitute of Peace and Conflict Studies | BengalTamil Nadu+3 | Samosa Caucuspolitical analysis+6 | — | 2h 56m 41s | |
| 5/2/26 | ![]() EP-411 | War, Tech & Strategy: Lessons Learned from Iran War & Operation Sindoor | Sushant & Tilak✨ | military readinessIndia's defence strategy+4 | Sushant SareenTilak Devasher | Asian News International | IndiaPakistan+1 | Iran warOperation Sindoor+6 | — | 1h 26m 32s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() EP-410 | Inside India’s Food Culture: Street Food, Cloud Kitchens & Kitchen Hygiene | Sanjeev Kapoor✨ | food culturestreet food+4 | Sanjeev Kapoor | Asian News InternationalKhana Khazana | — | Sanjeev KapoorIndian food+5 | — | 1h 53m 54s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() EP-409 | Inside Bastar: The Journalist Who Made 200 Naxals Surrender | Vikas Tiwari✨ | NaxalismJournalism+4 | Vikas Tiwari | Bastar TalkiesRameshwaram Hindi Journalism National Award | Chhattisgarh | NaxalsBastar+7 | — | 1h 30m 52s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() EP-408 | Indian Economy, Energy Crisis, Stock Market, AI & Power Politics | Nilesh Shah✨ | Indian EconomyEnergy Crisis+5 | Nilesh Shah | Kotak Mahindra Asset Management CompanyEconomic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister | IndiaWest Asia+2 | Indian EconomyStock Market+8 | — | 48m 12s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() EP-407 | Delimitation, Women’s Quota Bill, North–South Divide & Census | Varghese K George & Swapnil✨ | Women’s Reservation BillDelimitation+4 | Varghese K GeorgeSwapnil Tripathi | The HinduCharkha+2 | — | Women’s Reservation BillDelimitation+5 | — | 1h 13m 16s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() EP-406 | Kangana Ranaut on Women’s Reservation Bill, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & Bollywood✨ | Women’s Reservation BillBollywood+4 | Kangana Ranaut | BJPQueen 2 | Himachal Pradesh | Kangana RanautWomen’s Reservation Bill+5 | — | 1h 22m 39s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() EP-405 | How Iran Stunned U.S. Air Force in Modern Air Warfare | Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd)✨ | modern air warfareIran air defense+5 | Sanjeev Kapoor | Indian Air ForceChina+3 | TibetWest Asia | air powermissiles+5 | — | 1h 04m 16s | |
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