Grand Tamasha

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Each week, Milan Vaishnav and his guests from around the world break down the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture for a global audience. Grand Tamasha is a co-production of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Hindustan Times.

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The Dilemma of an Indian Liberal

Jun 25 2024 61 mins

Leading author and thinker Gucharan Das joins Milan Vaishnav for Grand Tamasha's season finale. Das shares his personal journey to becoming a liberal, which largely mirrors India's own democratic struggle.

India's 2024 Election—and its Aftermath

Jun 18 2024 54 mins

Sadanand Dhume and Tanvi Madan join Milan Vaishnav to discuss the outcomes and aftermath of India’s 2024 election.

Making 'Make In India' Come Alive

Jun 11 2024 40 mins

Trinh Nguyen joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss the steps that the third Modi government must take in response to the country's broader economic challenges.

Decoding the 2024 Indian General Elections

Jun 05 2024 63 mins

Milan Vaishnav joins Sunetra Choudhury and Rahul Verma for a timely analysis of the latest results from India's general election, focusing on the BJP's unexpected losses.

The Lessons of Gujarat Under Modi

May 28 2024 56 mins

Scholar Christophe Jaffrelot joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss his new book, Gujarat Under Modi: Laboratory of Today's India, an analysis of how Modi's tenure as chief minister of the state set the stage for his political career.

A Blueprint for India’s State Capacity Revolution

May 21 2024 64 mins

Economist Karthik Muralidharan joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss his latest book, Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance, a deep dive into the challenges of governance & delivering public services.

How India's Economy Can Break the Mold

May 14 2024 51 mins

Economist Rohit Lamba joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss his new book Breaking the Mould: India’s Untraveled Path to Prosperity, an exploration of India's development and possible avenues for reform.

What Rahul Gandhi Wants

May 07 2024 47 mins

Journalist Samanth Subramanian joins Milan Vaishnav to analyze Rahul Gandhi's vision for India and the tensions within the Congress Party.

Inside the BJP Campaign

Apr 30 2024 45 mins

What's is the BJP's campaign strategy? Journalist Smriti Kak Ramachandran sits down with Milan Vaishnav to provide the latest analysis on the BJP's campaign to cement national support while India's elections unfold.

The Great Indian Poverty—and Inequality—Debate

Apr 23 2024 55 mins

Has India eliminated extreme poverty? Academic economist Maitreesh Ghatak joins Milan Vaishnav to discuss where India stands in its economic development and quest to decrease poverty across the country.