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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 – Introduction
00:55 – U.S.–Iran Peace Deal
07:45 – What Israel Wants Next
09:22 – Defence vs Aggression
18:00 – Trump & Netanyahu Relationship
19:47 – Iran’s Nuclear Program
24:32 – Strait of Hormuz Crisis
29:05 – Buffer Zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria
35:02 – Netanyahu Under Pressure?
43:04 – Humanitarian Cost of War
46:35 – Two-State Solution
51:50 – India–Israel Relations
53:10 – Israel’s Wartime Economy
55:24 – Modi’s Visit & Iran Strikes
59:18 – Six Shared India–Israel Values
1:03:21 – Trade & Investment Future
1:08:23 – Pakistan as a Mediator
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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 - Introduction
00:56 - Foreign Investors
04:14 - Rupee-Dollar Debate
08:24 - Rupee Stability
14:20 - Foreign Banks
20:07 - Critics of India's Economy
28:20 - China's Manufacturing
33:09 - Unemployment in India
35:09 - Freebies Debate
44:24 - India's Aging Population
50:41 - Demographic Dividend
58:36 - The Skill Gap
1:00:21 - Artificial Intelligence
1:05:55 - India's Economic Strength
1:09:52 - Myths About Indian Economy
1:12:00 - India in 2047
1:18:22 - Per Capita Income
1:22:56 - Viksit Bharat Target
1:27:59 - Vision for India
1:36:42 - Old Economic Beliefs
1:38:07 - India's Economic Mindset
1:44:52 - Advice vs. Execution in Govt
1:48:40 - Fake News
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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.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:48: - Story Behind His Name
02:37 - Re-Entering Telangana Politics
07:03 - Telangana Expansion Plan
09:17 - "Outsider" Tag in Telangana
12:36 - North-South Debate
17:25 - Tax Allocation Debate
20:17 - Cockroach Janta Party
27:53 - Spiritual Journey
45:19 - Freebies Debate
48:54 - Hindi Imposition
57:54 - Plans for IT Jobs
1:00:15 - Brain Drain
1:08:47 - Special Status for Andhra
1:10:07 - Telangana Roadmap
1:14:27 - What's Next in Life?
1:16:59 - South vs North Films
1:21:54 - Fitness Routine
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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 – Introduction
1:09 – India's Economic Growth Outlook
7:37 – Are Foreign Investors Leaving India?
12:27 – Innovation Challenge in India
22:29 – India's Energy Vulnerability
25:41 – Economic Impact of West Asia Crisis
32:47 – US Tariffs on India
36:32 – Rupee’s Fall
48:31 – RBI’s Gold Reserves Position
53:02 – Why Gold Overtook US Bonds
57:29 – Domestic Demand vs Export-Led Growth
1:05:38 – 3 Key Policy Advice for India’s Growth
1:19:14 – Lessons from Global Capital Giants
1:25:23 – RBI’s Hold on Repo Rate
1:28:26 – Tax Exemption on Government Securities
1:32:38 – India’s Next Phase of Economic Expansion
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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.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:48 – India's Economic Future
04:29 – Foreign Direct Investment
07:11 – India's Approach to AI
11:09 – Indians' Purchasing Power
15:13 – Nuclear Reactors
17:28 – COVID-Like Crisis Coming?
19:56 – Advice for Investors
22:09 – India's Economic Growth
25:16 – Freebies and Welfare Politics
29:24 – Rural vs. Urban Consumption
30:52 – Economic Reforms
40:43 – PM's Advice Against Buying Gold
44:43 – World Abandoning Free Market?
48:43 – Market Privatisation in India
50:26 – Market Solutions for New-Age Problems
56:20 – India's Demographic Dividend
1:06:03 – Demographic Change in India
1:10:06 – Women's Reservation
1:18:24 – PM Modi's Economic Vision for 2047
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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.
Timestamps
00:00 – 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
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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.”
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
04:06 – Melodi Trend
05:48 – How Teen Taal Team Met
09:26 – School Life: Then vs Now
17:46 – Political Ideologies
26:38 – Teen Taal's Show Format
28:37 – How Teen Taal Started
33:33 – The Lallantop & Teen Taal
37:57 – How Kamlesh Tau Entered Journalism
43:58 – Truck Wali Shayari
47:06 – Kamlesh Tau's Childhood Stories
49:08 – Original Idea Behind Teen Taal
56:51 – Photography: Then vs Smartphone Era
1:03:47 – Teachers & Schooling
1:18:22 – Story Behind Teen Taal Characters
1:26:08 – Journalism: Then vs Now
1:32:17 – Weird Food Combinations
1:36:16 – Culture & Tradition of Eating Paan
1:43:18 – Urbanisation
1:55:02 – India's Stray Dog Issue
2:08:38 – India's Urban-Rural Divide
2:11:40 – Two-Wheelers in India
2:17:35 – NEET Paper Leak
2:27:18 – Aditi Rao Hydari's Cannes Look
2:34:51 – Incentives for Having More Children
2:39:40 – Migration Within India
2:58:36 – Criticism of Teen Taal
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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 – Introduction
01:08 – Childhood And Education
04:24 – Army Officer To UPSC Mentor
08:16 – UPSC Preparation Journey
12:48 – Can AI Guide UPSC Students?
16:20 – Ideal Study Time For UPSC Preparation
18:23 – UPSC Study Materials
21:33 – Digital Detox For Students
23:53 – AI In Administration Work
31:16 – Male vs Female Intelligence
36:46 – Presence of Mind & Quick Reactions
38:50 – Obsession With UPSC Preparation
40:27 – Parental Pressure In Education
45:25 – Scholastic Assessment Test
48:01 – Career Options For Youth
52:03 – Violence Against Children
53:56 – Sikhism And Marriage Rules
56:49 – Dowry In India
1:00:16 – Why Civil Servants Become Corrupt
1:06:50 – Views On Reservation
1:09:31 – UPSC Craze In Bihar And U.P
1:13:48 – Financial Independence For Graduates
1:15:56 – Army Life Vs Civilian Life
1:19:20 – Golden Rule For Study
1:25:29 – Importance Of Language In UPSC
1:30:43 – Learning From Students
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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.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – Lessons from West Asia Crisis
05:05 – India’s Drone Production Capacity
05:52 – India’s Missile Production Capacity
08:49 – India’s Ammunition Manufacturing Capacity
14:27 – India’s Defence Exports
17:20 – India’s Atmanirbhar Defence Capabilities
19:45 – Success of ‘Make in India’ in Defence
24:52 – India’s Defence Imports
27:59 – Chinese Components & Data Security Risks
29:02 – Use of AI in Modern Warfare
29:52 – India’s Indigenous Fighter Jet Programme
35:24 – Tejas Jet Delivery Status
38:25 – India’s BrahMos Missile Programme
39:35 – India’s Competitors in Defence Exports
42:02 – India’s AMCA Project
44:09 – Defence Firms Investing in R&D
49:09 – Defence Talent and Innovation in India
56:56 – India–Russia Defence Partnership
1:02:04 – S-400 and Operation Sindoor
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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 - Introduction
01:04 - What is Dastangoi?
03:08 - Kathavachak vs Dastango
04:37 - Real Identity of Urdu
05:32 - Ramayana & Mahabharata in Urdu
09:14 - Fouzia Dastango’s Story
15:05 - Feminist Elements in Stories
22:53 - Choosing Stories Based on Audience
28:47 - Classical vs Folk Art
33:14 - Inspiration Behind Performance
37:05 - Gen Z Connect with Dastangoi
42:03 - Hardest Emotion to Portray
46:46 - Cultural Home of Dastangoi
51:48 - Advice for Younger Generation
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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 – Introduction
02:21 – Rising Road Deaths
08:13 – International Driving Tests
10:03 – Road Safety Rules
11:49 – School Bus Safety
13:38 – Highways & Expressways Design Flaws
17:03 – Audible Road Markers
21:12 – Why Indians Ignore Road Signs
22:05 – Facilities on Expressways & Highways
23:53 – Expressways & Highways for Two-Wheelers
25:41 – Importance of Service Roads
29:07 – Wrong-Side Driving
31:26 – Pedestrians & Cyclists
37:45 – Public Spaces Accessibility
39:13 – Reality of Vendors on Indian Roads
41:38 – Why Foot Overbridges & Underpasses Fail
46:31 – The Pothole Problem
49:58 – Corruption in Road Construction
53:11 – Municipal Corporations and Dug-Up Roads
55:02 – Labourers at Road Construction Sites
58:18 – Road Reality Check Segment
1:04:49 – Building Proper Bicycle Paths
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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 – Introduction
02:04 – NATO Crisis
07:15 – Decline of Post-Cold War Order
13:34 – Gulf Countries’ Security Alliances
18:25 – Germany and Japan’s Defence Reset
21:48 – Future of US-China G2
27:09 – Global Sea Route Security
30:47 – India’s Balancing Act in West Asia
35:25 – Pakistan as Mediator Between the US and Iran
39:34 – Can SAARC Be Revived?
43:36 – India, Pakistan & Narrative War
52:47 – India-Bangladesh Ties
55:44 – India’s Strategic Role in BRICS
1:02:13 – ‘Vishwamitra’ Doctrine Under PM Modi
1:05:08 – India’s Geopolitical Challenges
1:09:08 – Regionalisation & Global Power Shifts
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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 ORF
Tehseen Poonawalla, TV personality and political analyst
Anand Ranganathan, author and scientist
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
This 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.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:59 – Story of Anga, Banga & Kalinga
03:14 – Cold-Pressed Oils & ‘Adult-Rated’ Banter
06:17 – Fall of Mamata Banerjee’s Regime
14:48 – Fragmentation of Communities
19:30 – Nashik TCS Case
21:24 – Impact of SIR in Bengal
26:01 – BJP Started Mirroring the Left?
29:48 – Indo-Bangladesh Border Fencing
35:01 – Japanese & Bengali Food Connection
39:31 – Vijay Benefitted From Annamalai’s Groundwork?
50:40 – Politics of Fielding Controversial Candidates
54:29 – Raghav Chadha’s BJP Entry
59:46 – Rajnath Singh’s Comment on Terrorism
1:01:41 – Indian Muslims’ Support for Iran
1:11:02 – US Deputy Secretary’s Remarks on Trade Deal
1:30:39 – Left-Liberal Ecosystem Debate
1:53:29 – ‘Maach Bhaat’ Politics in Bengal
1:59:07 – The Fall of INDIA Bloc ‘Titans’
2:04:27 – Anand’s Parents’ Love Story
2:11:24 – Importance of Punctuality & Time Management
2:16:08 – Veg vs Non-Veg Discussion
2:32:42 – Who Will Be Next Keralam CM?
2:40:39 – India’s Economic Challenges Amid West Asia War
2:46:20 – Why India Needs Big Reforms
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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.
Participants
Sushant Sareen, Senior Fellow, ORF
Tilak Devasher, Author; Former Member, National Security Advisory Board
Moderators
Smita Prakash, Chief Editor & Deputy CEO, ANI
Naveen Kapoor, National Bureau Chief, ANI
*Timestamps*
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Lessons from Operation Sindoor
13:46 - Pakistan’s Close Ties with the USA
25:48 - How Pakistan Handles the Media
31:26 - What Changed in Pak After Op Sindoor?
35:56 - Dhurandar Operations in Pakistan
42:35 - India’s Strategic Autonomy
48:45 - How Pakistanis View Indians
1:00:28 - India’s Reaction to Global Conflicts
1:09:09 - India’s Defence Strategy
1:20:10 - India’s Border Security
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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 - Introduction
01:23 - Choosing a Cooking Career
13:43 - Starting the Restaurant Journey
26:10 - Western Cooking vs. Indian Cooking
34:13 - Curating Restaurant Menus
38:38 - Indian Food Plating
42:33 - Curating Airline Menus
56:11 - Cooking in Modern Times
1:01:22 – Restaurant Culture
1:04:26 - Snap Reactions
1:08:16 - Hygiene In Cloud Kitchens
1:22:37 - Indian Food Culture
1:44:02 - Underrated Indian Spices
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Vikas Tiwari, also known as Ranu Tiwari, runs the YouTube channel Bastar Talkies. He has helped over 200 Naxals surrender and return to mainstream society. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about how Naxalism began in Chhattisgarh, the challenges of reporting from Bastar, and the goal set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to make India Naxal-free. He was awarded the Rameshwaram Hindi Journalism National Award in December 2025. This is a simple, first-hand account from a journalist reporting directly from the remote areas of Chhattisgarh.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
03:18 – From Truck Driver to YouTuber
11:58 – Dangers in Naxal-Affected Areas
15:34 – Naxalism and Its Causes
22:07 – How Naxals Return to the Mainstream
28:33 – Challenges of Reporting in Naxal Areas
36:41 – Naxals in Bastar: What Has Changed
41:10 – Thulthuli Encounter Explained
44:41 – The Story of Mukesh Chandrakar
50:58 – Why Maoists Resisted Development
56:03 – The Reality of Salwa Judum
58:28 – Life After Maoists’ Surrender
1:00:53 – Youth and Maoist Ideology
1:02:35 – Reporting from Naxal Areas
1:07:22 – Stories from Families of Martyrs
1:14:08 – When Maoists Started Losing Power
1:16:36 – Attack on Congress Leader V.C. Shukla
1:18:35 – Understanding “Urban Naxals”
1:24:10 – Suggestions to Counter “Urban Naxals”
1:27:15 – Reality of Bastar Villages
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India’s financial markets are going through a complex global situation, shaped by changing geopolitics and shifts in domestic growth. To help us understand what lies ahead, the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash is joined by one of the most respected voices in the investment world, Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company. He is also a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. With decades of experience across market cycles, he shares valuable insights on the economy, markets, and where investors should consider placing their bets. He also explains what lessons India can learn from the West Asia crisis.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:39 – Role in PM’s Economic Advisory Council
03:49 – India’s GDP Ranking
07:30 – India’s Economic Vulnerability
12:30 – Progress of Banking in India
16:16 – Impact of West Asia Conflict on India
20:41 – How India Can Improve Its GDP
25:22 – US Markets During Iran War
27:44 – India–China Trade Explained
31:07 – Monsoon Impact on Indian Economy
32:30 – Why is Rupee Falling?
37:55 – Role of AI in Indian Economy
41:06 – Investor Trust in Indian Equities
42:37 – IPO Rush in 2025 Explained
44:09 – Buy or Sell in the Stock Market
46:45 – How to Manage Money Better
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In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we take a deep dive into Women’s Reservation Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was defeated in the Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026.
Joining the conversation are Varghese K. George, resident editor at The Hindu, and Swapnil Tripathi, lead at Charkha (Centre for Constitutional Law) at Vidhi.
Together, they explain what the bill aimed to do and why linking it with delimitation and census data led to political disagreement.
The discussion also covers concerns over North-South balance, population-based seat redistribution, and parliamentary accountability.
*Timestamps*
00:00 – Introduction
01:47 – Political Timing of Women’s Quota Bill
05:38 – Delimitation Debate
11:02 – PM Modi’s Guarantee
17:03 – Impact on South India
20:24 – Chandrababu Naidu’s Stand
25:49 – Furore Over Delimitation
30:55 – Reserved Constituencies in India
35:11 – Population & Tax Contribution
40:28 – Tharoor’s Proposal
49:23 – Political Consensus on Women’s Reservation
52:44 – DMK’s Private Member’s Bill
56:43 – Executive-Centric Governance in Democracies
1:07:19 – Arvind Kejriwal & Mamata Banerjee in Court
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Kangana Ranaut is a BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi and an actress known for speaking her mind. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, she shares her journey in Bollywood and reflects on whether her bluntness has cost her opportunities in the industry.
She also speaks about her controversies with Karan Johar and her ‘tapori’ remark on Rahul Gandhi. The conversation covers the Women’s Reservation Bill, her upcoming film Queen 2, why she chose to become a parliamentarian, and more.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:53 – Salman’s Compliment
06:21 – Bollywood Journey
12:54 – Interview with Karan Johar
16:14 – Turning Point in Career
18:52 – Why Actresses Avoid Comedy Roles
20:51 – First-Time MP Experience
25:57 – ‘Tapori’ Remark Against Rahul Gandhi
29:28 – Women’s Reservation Bill
39:36 – Delimitation Debate
43:41 – Mandi Constituency Challenges
48:13 – Passion for Handloom Sarees
53:15 – ‘Dhurandhar’ Effect on Bollywood
59:23 – Snap Reactions
1:06:37 – Career vs Marriage Choice
1:17:35 – Journey from Mandi to Mumbai
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Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd) has served as the Director General (Inspection and Safety) of the Indian Air Force. He has also held the position of Commandant at both the Air Force Academy and the National Defence Academy. With over 7,800 hours of incident-free flying on various trainer, transport, and strategic aircraft, he is considered one of the stalwarts of Aerial Refuelling Operations in the Indian Air Force. He has also flown the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor explains how modern warfare in West Asia is driven by air power, missiles and drones, and how Iran’s air defence has challenged U.S. and Israeli air superiority.
He also highlights that China’s J-20 stealth fighters in Tibet pose a serious challenge and India must develop strong fifth-generation capabilities, while also pointing out that India’s indigenous satellite navigation system needs to be strengthened further.
*Timestamps*
00:00 – Introduction
01:16 – Iranian Air Defence Response
05:47 – Iran’s Decentralised Command Structure
09:57 – Iran’s Underground Missile Bases
18:05 – Limits of Modern Interceptor Systems
23:13 – Multi-Domain Warfare
29:20 – US Aircraft Losses
31:54 – India’s Satellite and Navigation Capability Gap
43:53 – Role of Theatre Commands
47:46 – Global Energy Supply Chains
50:56 – Indigenous Defence R&D
54:56 – Jamming and Spoofing
57:42 – Rafale Source Code Access Debate
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