ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash
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EP 159 - China's Global Network Triggering Street Protests Across The World?
China's global influence has expanded rapidly, not only economically but also through its extensive networks of technology, and information dissemination, triggering street protests across the world, like Black Lives Matter in the US and pro-Palestine pro
Ep 158 - Border Tensions, 'Targeted' Killings in Pak, India Alliance, 2024 Polls with Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh is serving as the 29th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He is also the Deputy Leader of the House of the BJP since May 30, 2019. Singh also held the post of BJP President from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, He s
EP 157 - Mythology and History, Art of Storytelling, Sanatana, Bharat vs India with Ashwin Sanghi
Ashwin Sanghi is among Indias highest-selling English fiction authors. He has written several bestsellers in the Bharat Series (including The Rozabal Line, Chanakyas Chant, The Krishna Key, The Sialkot Saga, Keepers of the Kalachakra, The Vault of Vishn
Ep 156 - Decoding India’s Role in Future Warfare with Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy
Sujan R. Chinoy is a former Indian diplomat with over 37 years of experience. He currently serves as the Director General at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA), India's top think-tank focusing on defense, security, and
EP 155 - The 'Original Bad Boy' of Bollywood Feat. Ranjeet
Gopal Bedi, popularly known by his screen name Ranjeet, has worked in over 200 films. He embarked on his journey in 1970 and carved a niche for himself as a versatile character actor, excelling in villainous roles. Some of his notable performances include
EP 154 - Will China Leave Behind Its Economic 'Woes' In 2024? @ORFDelhi
China has set an ambitious 5% GDP growth target for 2024 and vowed to 'transform' the economy. Beijing has signalled that stability and transforming its economy will continue to be a priority. This comes at a time when China's economy has performed weaker
EP 153 - Khalistan Showdown, CAA Row, India-U.S. Ties, Bollywood & Cricket with U.S. Envoy Eric Garcetti
Eric Garcetti, currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to India, stands out as the sole U.S. envoy to have toured 22 states of India within just 12 months since his appointment in March 2023.He also served as the Mayor of Los Angeles, where he held the p
EP 152 - Will China invade Taiwan? Decoding Strategies of India, Japan, and U.S. @ORFDelhi
China's ambitions are clear: it wants to gain control over Taiwan, but at what cost? The Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, "It is up to the Chinese people to resolve the Taiwan issue," affirming that Beijing will never renounce the right to use force b
Ep 151 - The Rise of 'Singham' K Annamalai: A 'Game Changer' for BJP in Tamil Nadu
The 39-year-old Annamalai Kuppusamy is making his parliamentary poll debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, contesting for the Coimbatore seat. Known for his aggressive style of politics, K. Annamalai is credited with the rise of the BJP in Tamil Nadu. Unafra
EP 150 - The 'Trouble Shooter' of Congress Ft. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
He is a trusted lieutenant of the Gandhi family, an eight-time MLA and considered a 'troubleshooter' for the Congress party. DK Shivakumar is one of the tallest Vokkaliga leaders of the Congress, who lost out in the race to Siddaramaiah and became his dep